Robert H. Johns | |
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 At SELS Shift Briefing in 1984 | |
| Born | October 30, 1942 |
| Died | October 26, 2020 (aged 77) |
| Education | Purdue University,University of Oklahoma |
| Known for | Severe storms forecasting |
| Awards | US Department of Commerce Silver Medal & the Dr. T. Theodore Fujita Research Achievement Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Meteorology |
| Institutions | National Weather Service, Storm Prediction Center |
Robert H. "Bob" Johns (October 30, 1942 – October 26, 2020) was an American meteorologist specializing in severe convective storms and tornadoes.
Johns grew up in Terhune, IN, where his father ran the general store.[1] His childhood included observing weather and developing his intense interest in meteorology. He attended Purdue University earning a B.S (1962), then earning an M.S in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma (OU;1965).
- ^ Lewis, John (2007-11-03). "A Forecaster's Story: Robert H. Johns". Electronic Journal of Severe Storms Meteorology. 2 (7): 1–19. doi:10.55599/ejssm.v2i7.12.