Weather Technology: A Hands-on Workshop

Oct 10, 2002

Today's weather forecast is produced using technology from satellites, radar, computer models, and human intuition. This program will use slides, video tape, and a hands-on demonstration to give a better understanding of the role of these tools. It will include a close-up look at the structure of a tornado thunderstorm. These storms are not random events and much has been learned about them during the last 25 years. Get set to look at these storms in a completely different way.

Checkout some of Craig's favorite weather links in the Educational Links.  

Greenstreets Restaurant

5826 University Ave, Cedar Falls.

The restaurant is inside the Holiday Inn.

Craig Johnson

Mr. Johnson is a native Iowan (from Fort Dodge). He graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor of Science degrees in Meteorology and also Communications. Craig and his wife, Anita and family live in Cedar Falls. They have 2 sons and a daughter. Craig's work experience includes an internship with the U.S. Forest Service in Salt Lake City making forecasts for forest fire fighters, 1 year at KUTV (television) in Salt Lake City, 2 1/2 years at WMT-AM FM and TV in Cedar Rapids and 23 years at KWWL.

Craig's interests outside of weather include photography, sports, astronomy, model railroads, and just about anything associated with nature.