Hi I’m Kevin Thiel! I work for the University of Oklahoma (CIWRO) as the NWS Storm Prediction Center Satellite Liaison. In this role, I organize the evaluation of emerging satellite products by NWS forecasters every spring in NOAA’s Hazardous Weather Testbed, along with transitioning new and existing satellite products into operations at the SPC. I am also a Meteorology PhD Student at the University of Oklahoma (SoM and NSSL) studying severe weather forecasting applications using the GOES-R Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM). My vision is to build, test, and deploy new GLM-related products that can be used by the SPC, local NWS offices, and for severe storms research. Outside of work, I enjoy a plethora of sports, hiking with friends, and photography.

This website was created to showcase my ongoing work as I begin my career in weather at Oklahoma. You’ll find blog posts about career updates with some personal interests mixed in, along with a portfolio featuring my previous and ongoing projects. Want to chat about my job, research, or anything else? Feel free to reach out using the email listed at the bottom of the page!