The Weather and Climate of Hurricane Helene

with Carl Schreck

Thursday, September 25  |  1 - 3 pm

BRN - Elective

This class will begin with a presentation and discussion on hurricanes and climate change, with a focus on Hurricane Helene. Discussion topics will include Helene’s flooding related to other historical floods in Asheville, how climate change contributed to the impact, the other atmospheric events leading up to the Hurricane, and how the recent North Fork Reservoir improvements prevented an even more serious disaster.

Participants will then head over to the Climate Reference Network (CRN) station on campus (weather permitting), where scientists from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information will describe the history and purpose of the CRN station, the instruments used to measure the weather, and answer any questions. Note that attendees will drive to the weather station about a half mile away, but a small amount of walking is necessary to access the equipment from the parking area.

This program takes place in the classroom and outdoors. Please come prepared to walk on gentle, yet uneven terrain, and dress appropriately for the weather.

Dr. Carl Schreck is a research scientist with the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies at North Carolina State University. His research identifies the large-scale climate drivers of tropical cyclones and climate extremes on scales of weeks to months.

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100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, United States