FSU receives grant to study better nighttime thunderstorm forecasts
FSU says computational scientist Hristo Chipilski received a $422,645 NSF grant for a three-year project on nighttime thunderstorm forecasts.
What the record says
FSU announcement dated October 13, 2026.
The award is $422,645 for a three-year project.
The project combines atmospheric observations with computational methods to test whether forecasts can better predict when and where nighttime thunderstorms develop. FSU says Chipilski will collaborate with NCAR and NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Read FSU’s account of the research goals and methods. Continue to use official weather alerts for current conditions.
Limits and what is not established
This is a research award and planned testing, not a demonstrated forecasting improvement or a current severe-weather warning.
Sources checked October 14, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Florida State University: original information