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A bow echo formed on May 14, 1995.

IST research leverages big data to predict severe weather

6/21/17

Every year, severe weather endangers millions of people and causes billions of dollars in damage worldwide. But new research from Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) and AccuWeather has found a way to better predict some of these threats by harnessing the power of big data. By identifying bow echoes, this automatic detection would be vital to earlier recognition of severe weather, saving lives and resources.

Snowfall at UPark 3

When winter weather strikes: Resources for the University Park community

1/9/17

When severe weather strikes Penn State's University Park campus, individuals can stay informed of delays and cancellations by using Penn State's PSUAlert system, Facebook page, the News website and WPSU TV and radio. Other local television and radio stations also will inform the public.

Snowfall at UPark 3

When winter weather strikes: Resources for the University Park community

1/12/16

When severe weather strikes Penn State's University Park campus, individuals can stay informed of delays and cancellations by using Penn State's PSUAlert system, Facebook page, the News website and WPSU TV and radio. Other local television and radio stations also will inform the public.

Lion in the snow

Students can get information on campus delays, emergencies via PSUAlert

11/11/15

With temperatures dropping and the chances for snow rising, students can get official word of Penn State New Kensington's closing or class delays via text messages, and the information is also posted on the campus' website. In the event of snow, severe storms or other emergencies, cellphone users who subscribe to PSUAlert, Penn State's text message alert system, will receive a text message when incidents occur that may impact the campus community.