Why is the climate producing more violent and frequent thunderstorms (wind and tornados). Why are these storms appearing in weird places and what can you do to protect yourself and family? We are fortunate to have UTK’s hazards climatology researcher and one of the nation’s top experts on severe storms. Please come and bring your friends.

Dr. Kelsey Ellis

Professor UTK Department of Geography and Sustainability

Director - Institute for Climate and Community

The Lunch with the League is scheduled for the first and third Tuesdays of each month from September through May. The League meets in the Social Room of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, located at 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Lunches may be purchased for a nominal fee beginning at 11:30 a.m. (eastern time) or attendees may bring their own lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided. The presentation by the speaker begins at 12:00 noon, followed by a question-and-answer session. Guests are welcome to attend these interesting and informative events. Members will be informed via email of any last-minute changes to the program.