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Sarah Stough

Sarah Stough

Sarah Stough

Research
Scientist

sarah.stough@ou.edu
sarah.stough@noaa.gov
National Weather Center 3945


  • PhD, Atmospheric Science 2020, University of Alabama in Huntsville
  • MS, Atmospheric Science 2015, University of Alabama in Huntsville
  • BS, Meteorology 2012, University of Oklahoma

  • Developmental Research and Engineering for Applied Meteorology

Sarah’s research background concentrates in the areas of lightning and radar meteorology. Her work within the Developmental Research and Engineering for Applied Meteorology Team is focused on the connections between lightning and convective processes as well as expanding the utility of various lightning data for operational applications. She also has experience with the topics of thunderstorm electrification and kinematic and microphysical radar retrievals from her graduate work. Prior to joining CIWRO, Sarah worked on topics ranging from ground-based validation of satellite precipitation measurements to lightning measurement design concepts.


  • Lightning Meteorology

  • Weather Radar and Observations

  • Bang, S. D., S. M. Stough, T. J. Lang, and P. N. Gatlin, 2023: The Multiplatform Precipitation Feature (MPF) database: A storm-centric synthesis of space- and ground-based precipitation and lightning datasets for convective studies. Earth Space Sci., 10, 11, https://doi.org/10.1029/2023EA003137.
  • Remington, J. R., P. N. Gatlin, S. M. Stough, N. Pailoor, S. A. Behnke, T. J. Lang, and H. E. Edens, 2024: Simulated feasibility of 3D lightning mapping from space. IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens. 62, 1-9, https://doi.org/10.1109/TGRS.2024.3398508.
  • Stough, S. M. and L. D. Carey, 2020: Observations of anomalous charge structures in supercell thunderstorms in the southeastern United States. J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 25, 17, https://doi.org/10.1029/2020JD033012.
  • Stough, S. M., L. D. Carey, C. J. Schultz, and P. M. Bitzer, 2017: Investigating the relationship between lightning and mesocyclonic rotation in supercell thunderstorms. Wea. Forecasting, 32, 6, 2237-2259, https://doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-17-0025.1.
  • Stough, S. M., L. D. Carey, C. J. Schultz, and D. J. Cecil, 2021: Examining conditions supporting the development of anomalous charge structures in supercell thunderstorms in the southeastern United States. J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 126, 16, https://doi.org/10.1029/2021JD034582.
  • Stough, S. M., L D. Carey, C. J. Schultz, and D. J. Cecil, 2022: Supercell thunderstorm charge structure variability and influences on spatial lightning flash relationships with the updraft. Mon. Wea. Rev., 150, 4, 843-861, https://doi.org/10.1175/MWR-D-21-0071.1.
  • Stumpf, G. J. and S. M. Stough, 2024: A geospatial verification method for severe convective weather warnings: Implications for current and future warning methods. Wea. Forecasting, 39, 5, 689-704, https://doi.org/10.1175/WAF-D-23-0153.1.
  • American Meteorological Society