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Elizabeth Leitman is an American meteorologist who works for the Storm Prediction Center. On February 15, 2024, Leitman became the first woman meteorologist to issue a severe thunderstorm watch.[1][2][3][4]
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- ^ Jones, Judson (18 February 2023). "In a First, a Women Issues a Thunderstorm Watch, Officials Say". New York Times. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Bates, Sabrina (20 March 2024). "STEM Spotlight: Storm Prediction Center meteorologist makes history for women". KOCO. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Storm Prediction Center meteorologist became first woman to issue Severe Thunderstorm Watch". Fox Weather. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "A conversation with Oklahoma meteorologist Liz Leitman, the first woman to issue a thunderstorm watch". KOSU. 28 February 2023.