Alabama Water Institute

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The University of Alabama and the Alabama Water Institute (AWI) are leading local, national and global efforts to advance water research, technology and innovative solutions. We are dedicated to building a more resilient and water-secure world by driving groundbreaking research, educating the next generation of leaders and delivering innovations that benefit communities and ecosystems worldwide.
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Ep. 33: Atmospheric Rivers and the Future of Water Forecasting w/ Dr. Marty Ralph
Episode 33
Thursday, 24 September, 2026

Atmospheric rivers can bring much-needed water to the West, but they can also produce devastating floods. Dr. Marty Ralph, founding director of the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography, joins the AWI Podcast to explain the science behind these powerful storms and how researchers are improving their prediction. Ralph discusses atmospheric river reconnaissance, forecast-informed reservoir operations and the importance of bringing researchers and forecasters together to turn science into better tools for water managers. He also shares how CIROH is helping strengthen those connections and advance the future of operational hydrology. ----- About AWI Website: http://awi.ua.edu Join the conversation on AWI's social media: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/alabama-water-institute YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlabamaWaterInstitute X/Twitter: https://x.com/alabamawater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alabama_water Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaWaterInstitute