Water Whys Collaborates on Weather Safety Messaging Program

The Weather Safety Messaging Project, which launched in June, is designed to inform out-of-state travelers about three of the state’s most hazardous weather events: extreme heat, dust storms, and flash floods. These events pose serious risks, particularly to those unfamiliar with the desert Southwest’s rapidly changing conditions, which are becoming more volatile due to the effects of climate change.

At the heart of this effort is the Water Whys team, a Vertically Integrated Project started at the U of A in the spring of 2022. Water Whys is an interdisciplinary group of undergraduate and graduate students working alongside faculty and staff with expertise in hydrology, broadcast meteorology, and graphic design. The team has created a series of visually engaging graphics and animations that will be prominently displayed on the airport’s large welcome screen near security, as well as on monitors throughout the baggage claim area. 

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Check out Laura Condon and Sara Kobilka's team here!