GUEST: Ken Graham, Director of NOAA National Weather ServiceNational Weather Service Director Ken Graham visited The Weather Channel for a wide-ranging conversation with Jim Cantore about the future of weather forecasting and public safety.They will discuss ongoing efforts to modernize the National Weather Service, the challenges of maintaining critical infrastructure, the latest developments in forecasting technology and AI, and what improvements may be on the horizon for everything from hurricane forecasts to severe weather...
GUEST: Ken Graham, Director of NOAA National Weather Service
National Weather Service Director Ken Graham visited The Weather Channel for a wide-ranging conversation with Jim Cantore about the future of weather forecasting and public safety.
They will discuss ongoing efforts to modernize the National Weather Service, the challenges of maintaining critical infrastructure, the latest developments in forecasting technology and AI, and what improvements may be on the horizon for everything from hurricane forecasts to severe weather prediction. They also talk about staffing, observations, and the tools that help forecasters turn data into decisions when lives are on the line.
And as he marks four years as Director, Jim will ask Ken to reflect on the experiences that shaped his career, the accomplishments he's most proud of, and what he wants the public to better understand about the work happening behind the scenes every day.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Guest Credibility
- 00:59 Ken Graham's Ten and Progress Overview
- 02:24 Reflecting on Achievements and Vision
- 03:45 Staffing Challenges and Hiring Boom
- 05:19 Reorganizing for the Future
- 07:01 Modernizing Infrastructure and Cloud Transition
- 08:20 Partnering with Emergency Managers
- 08:59 Radars: Aging Systems and Next-Gen Plans
- 10:29 Private Sector Collaboration on Radars
- 12:48 Innovations in Data Collection: Drones and Balloons
- 13:42 NWS Chat and Communication Tools
- 14:17 Break 1
- 14:31 Communicating Strong El Nino and Hurricane Risks
- 15:47 Aircraft and Data for Better Forecasts
- 16:38 Improvements in Track and Intensity Forecasts
- 17:19 AI and Machine Learning in Weather Models
- 18:36 Future of High-Resolution and Rapid Refresh Models
- 20:17 Balancing Over-Preparation and Real-Time Response
- 21:28 Next-Generation Modeling and Cloud Computing
- 22:50 Break 2
- 22:50 Vision for Year 10: Fully Cloud-Based, Well-Staffed NWS
- 24:26 Memories of Weather Disasters and Motivation
- 25:37 The Drive to Save Lives and Limit Damage
- 26:30 Engagement with the President and Policy Support
- 27:35 Office Culture and Workforce Changes
- 28:49 Challenges of Modernization and Change Management
- 29:23 Supporting NWS Staff and Future Outlook
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