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	Join us for the biggest event in Tornado Alley. The 2011 National Storm Conference Saturday, March 12, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Colleyville Center - Colleyville, Texas


	The National Storm Conference is a full day of presentations from some of the top severe weather experts in the country. Storm spotters, chasers, forecasters, researchers, emergency managers and others gather at the conference for a day of learning and fun. It's free and open to the public, so come and join us for the biggest event in Tornado Alley! The National Storm Conference is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Arrive early, seating is limited. Conference Overview Directions and Lodging Become a Conference Sponsor or Vendor Give to TESSA and Severe Weather Education Alan R. Moller Severe Weather Education and Research Scholarship


	2010 National Storm Conference Supporters


	NBC5 Weather Team Primary Sponsor


	Tempest Tours, Inc. Primary Sponsor


	2010 Co-Sponsors: American Meteorological Society, National Weather Association and the National Weather Service. Vendors: AnythingWeather, Stormtrack, Medical Reserve Corps., New Mountain Innovations Thanks to our 2010 lodging partner - Hyatt Place Ft. Worth - Hurst. Texas Governor Rick Perry's welcome to the conference.


	A large crowd turns out for the 2010 National Storm Conference. Photo Sam Barricklow. National Weather Service forecaster and conference presenter Gary Woodall (right) meets with the media. Photo Martin Lisius.


	2010 National Storm Conference Wrap-Up A crowd of 450 attended the 2010 National Storm Conference on March 13 in Colleyville. They enjoyed quality presentations by Gary Woodall, Scott Rae, Tim Marshall, Mark Fox, Martin Lisius and Dr. Kevin Kloesel. Thanks to all for supporting this great event. Be sure to join us for the 2011 conference, scheduled for March 12 at Colleyville Center. View the 2010 agenda


	Veteran chasers gather for a tribute to David Hoadley (front center). David, the first-ever storm chaser, celebrated his 50th year of storm chasing in 2006. Total number of tornadoes witnessed by this group: 863. Photo by Sam Barricklow.


	StormWatch DVD The invaluable training tool utilized by storm spotters nationwide. Be prepared when storms strike. Click here to get your copy of TESSA's StormWatch now. Review our Severe Weather Safety Tips National Weather Service Severe Weather Awareness Week Schedule We're not talking just salad! We're talking stick-to-your-ribs fare like chicken fried steak, barbeque, steaks, carne guisada, homemade pies, and pancakes stacked a mile high. By popular demand, we've made the Tornado Alley Restaurant Guide from our Storm Chaser's Guide available on-line. Click here to begin. Bon appetite! TESSA T-shirts and Decals now available!


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