HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Josh Wurman, a researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, was recently named to the National Storm Chasing Hall of Fame.

Alongside Dr. Karen Kosiba, Wurman leads the Flexible Array of Radars and Mesonets in the Severe Weather Institute – Radar & Lightning Laboratories (SWIRLL), part of the Earth System Science Center at UAH.

The award was presented during the annual National Storm Chaser Summit in Overland Park, Kan.

Wurman’s and Kosiba’s presentation highlighted FARM’s critical contributions to tornado, hurricane, wildfire, hail and other severe weather studies. They also provided an exhibition of Doppler On Wheels – truck-mounted Doppler radar used for severe weather research, particularly in studying events like tornadoes and hurricanes.

During the summit, Wurman was one of six researchers named to the inaugural class of the National Storm Chasing Hall of Fame. The hall honors individuals widely known by the storm-chasing community who have “had a positive and lasting impact on storm chasing, forecasting, mentorship, community engagement, education, documentation, photography/videography, innovation and research.”

As a key figure in atmospheric research, Wurman has shaped the capabilities and impact of FARM’s technology in severe weather monitoring. His leadership at FARM continues to push the boundaries of meteorological science, strengthening UAH’s role in severe weather research.