https://gisaa.org/events GIS Association of Alabama upcoming events GIS Association of Alabama Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Sun, 24 May 2026 13:29:49 GMT Sun, 24 May 2026 13:29:49 GMT Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT <p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><font style="font-size: 15px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif">An upcoming event will provide GIS professionals and students with a unique behind-the-scenes experience at the National Weather Service Mobile/Pensacola&nbsp;facility. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the operational forecast office, gaining insight into how meteorologists monitor and respond to weather events across the Gulf Coast region.</font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 15px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif">Participants will also engage directly with National Weather Service staff, including meteorologists and technical personnel, to better understand how geospatial data supports forecasting, warning operations, and emergency response. The Mobile/Pensacola office is responsible for issuing forecasts and warnings across multiple counties in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, making it a critical hub for weather intelligence in the region .</font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 15px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif">A highlight of the visit will be the opportunity to meet Jessica Chace, the office’s Warning Coordination Meteorologist and on-staff GIS professional. She plays a key role in bridging meteorology, GIS, and community outreach, demonstrating how spatial analysis enhances severe weather communication and preparedness efforts.</font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 15px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif">This event offers a valuable learning experience by connecting academic knowledge with real-world applications, showcasing how GIS is integrated into critical weather operations and public safety missions.</font></p> <p><font style="font-size: 15px;" color="#000000" face="Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span><a href="https://www.weather.gov/mob/" title="NWS - Mobile/Pensacola">NWS - Mobile/Pensacola webpage</a></span></span></font></p> https://gisaa.org/event-6668503 https://gisaa.org/event-6668503