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2026
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Ryan Salamon, Joseph E. Trujillo-Falcón, Joseph Ripberger, Alyssa S. Thomas et autres
Background Wildfire smoke is a growing public health threat, and Spanish-speaking communities can face language barriers to lifesaving information. Aims We quantify differences in wildfire smoke readiness between English- and Spanish-speaking residents of the western United States, where smoke events are frequent …
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2026
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Elisabet De Jesús-Otero, Joseph E. Trujillo-Falcón, Anthony L. Corrales, América R. Gaviria Pabón et autres
Nearly 45 million people speak Spanish at home in the United States, yet multilingual immigrant workers within this community remain underrepresented in disaster science research despite bearing high vulnerability to extreme weather hazards. We conducted seven focus groups with 29 Spanish-speaking immigrant …
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2026
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Alyssa S. Thomas, Joseph E. Trujillo-Falcón, Emily E. Schlickman, Richard A. Thompson et autres
Abstract Red flag warnings (RFWs) issued by the National Weather Service in the United States are designed to guide people during times of heightened wildfire risk when extra caution is advised. However, the current RFW format is a standardized warning with no …
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2026
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Edward A. Wolff, James S. Goodnight, Leanne Blind-Doskocil, Elijah M. Conklin et autres
Abstract In 1999, the NWS began using the phrase “tornado emergency” to denote tornado warnings for storms with the potential to cause rare, catastrophic damage. After years of informal usage, tornado emergencies were formally introduced to 46 weather forecasting offices in 2014 …
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2026
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Joseph E. Trujillo-Falcón, Monica L. Bozeman, Liam E. Llewellyn, Samuel T. Halvorson et autres
Abstract To advance a Weather-Ready Nation, the National Weather Service (NWS) is developing a systematic translation program to better serve the 68.8 million people in the United States who do not speak English at home. This article outlines the foundation of an …
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2026
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Elijah M Conklin, Evan T Gustafson, Leanne Blind-Doskocil, Edward A. Wolff et autres
Tornado emergencies (TOREs) were first used in 1999 by the National Weather Service (NWS) to effectively warn of tornadoes capable of catastrophic damage. After years of informal use, a formal version of the TORE was developed and gradually introduced to weather forecasting …
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2026
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Zoe Caryl, Joseph E. Trujillo-Falcón, Kelvin K. Droegemeier
Abstract Floodplain communities face persistent and compounding challenges as climate change and urban development increase the frequency and severity of flooding events. This case study examines how residents living near the Shunganunga Creek floodplain in Topeka, Kansas, perceive recurring flood risks and …
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2025
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Ryan Salamon, Joseph E. Trujillo-Falcón, Joseph Ripberger, Alyssa S. Thomas et autres
Wildfire smoke is an escalating public health threat in the United States, with disproportionate impacts on Spanish-speaking communities who often face language barriers to lifesaving information. This study quantifies differences in wildfire smoke preparedness between English- and Spanish-speaking residents in the Western …
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2025
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Joseph E. Trujillo-Falcón, Lindsey Meeks, Caleb George Hubbard, Bernadette Woods Placky et autres
Abstract With 42.1 million Americans speaking Spanish at home, the role of Spanish-speaking weathercasters in conveying climate change information has become increasingly important. This study examines how bilingual weathercasters engage with audiences, the framing strategies they use, and the linguistic resources they …
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2025
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Joseph E. Trujillo-Falcón, Jacob D. Carstens, Erica Grow Cei, Joe Martucci et autres
Abstract The rise of digital platforms has significantly transformed the dissemination and consumption of weather and climate information, leading to the emergence of digital meteorology as a distinct field. In this article, we explore the current digital landscape, highlighting how weather and …
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2025
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América R. Gaviria Pabón, Makenzie Krocak, Joseph Ripberger, Joseph E. Trujillo-Falcón
Abstract The U.S. National Weather Service issues forecasts and warnings to protect life and property. To fulfill this mission, the public must not only receive these warnings but also understand their meaning and take appropriate protective actions. While several studies have explored …
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2025
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Zoe Caryl, Joseph E. Trujillo-Falcón, Kelvin K. Droegemeier
In communities like those near Topeka’s Shunganunga Creek, where flooding is a frequent and expected part of life, risk communication must adapt to meet the unique circumstances of residents. To understand how people in this floodplain perceive risk and respond to flood …
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