Robert H. Johns
Robert H. Johns | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 30, 1942 |
| Died | October 26, 2020 (aged 77) |
| Education | University of Oklahoma |
| Known for | Severe storms forecasting |
| Awards | US Department of Commerce Silver Medal & the Dr. T. Theodore Fujita Research Achievement Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Meteorology |
| Institutions | National Weather Service, Storm Prediction Center |
Robert H. "Bob" Johns (October 30, 1942 - October 26, 2020) was an American meteorologist specializing in severe convective storms and tornadoes.
Johns spent his career in forecasting and forecaster training. When he retired, he started working on a project reanalyzing the Tri-State Tornado. He furthered forecasting techniques and developed the modern conceptualization of the derecho following landmark work on "northwest flow" severe weather patterns. Johns also issued the first enhanced wording "Particularly Dangerous Situation" (PDS) for tornado watches during the April 2-3, 1982 tornado outbreak.[1] Johns died on October 26, 2020.[2]
References
- ^ Lewis, John (2007-11-03). "A Forecaster's Story: Robert H. Johns". Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology. 2 (7). doi:10.55599/ejssm.v2i7.12.
- ^ "In Memoriam: Robert H. Johns 1942 – 2020". National Weather Association. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
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