Learn about weather preparedness from a storm chaser!
Our state experiences the whole gamut of significant weather from wind storms to tornadoes to devastating snow and ice storms. Professor Paul Sirvatka from the College of DuPage will summarize the nature and climatology of these threats. We will discuss the impact of the Naperville – Woodridge Tornado and discuss how you can be prepared and stay safe “when the wind comes sweeping down the plains!”
Professor Sirvatka is nationally known as having developed the most comprehensive community college meteorology program in the country that includes the Next Generation Weather Lab - one of the most widely used professional web site in the nation. Sirvatka is a pioneer in developing courses in Storm Chasing which are open for students and the public.