DTN will host a live webinar on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 10 a.m. CST, featuring DTN chief science officer, Jeff Johnson. Media are invited to join Jeff as he provides a spring weather outlook where he will discuss severe spring weather, regional impacts and insights for the upcoming season.

Weather continues to increase in volatility and experts say that trend will continue. It's important for businesses to understand the impact weather has on operations and how knowing the long-term forecast can help them better plan and ensure operational efficiencies.

During the session, Johnson will discuss the 2018 Spring long-range forecast which includes:

• A more active spring for severe storms and tornadoes
• Enhanced spring flooding in the Mississippi River Basin
• Expanded drought with a more active fire season in the Southwest

 ·       Factors that will impact severe storms in each region

 ·       Anticipated temperatures 

 ·       Forecast precipitation estimates 

There will be a Q&A at the end of the session.

What:              Spring Weather Outlook 

Date:               Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Time:              10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time

Duration:        One hour

Join:               Follow the link to register and join the webinar 

About Jeff Johnson

Jeff Johnson currently serves as chief science officer for DTN, focusing on long-range and seasonal weather. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1993, he became an American Meteorological Society Certified Consulting Meteorologist. Johnson has more than 35 years of experience in weather forecasting for various industries.

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