David s. Nolan PH.D.
Forensic Meteorologist &
Hurricane Wind Expert Witness
Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Miami providing expert analysis for legal cases involving hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and extreme wind events.
Trusted Scientific Expertise
Harvard PhD
Earth & Planetary Sciences
Published Researcher
Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals
University of Miami
Professor of Atmospheric Sciences
30+ Years
Hurricane & Severe Weather Research
Dr. David Nolan is a professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. He has spent more than 30 years studying hurricanes, tornadoes, and severe weather, with particular expertise in extreme wind dynamics and storm structure.
His research focuses on hurricane wind fields, storm evolution at landfall, and the atmospheric conditions that produce damaging winds. His work has been published extensively in leading atmospheric science journals and has contributed to advances in hurricane modeling and severe storm analysis.
Dr. Nolan also provides expert meteorological analysis for legal cases involving hurricanes, tornadoes, and severe thunderstorms.
He is available to provide independent scientific opinions regarding meteorological conditions such as wind speeds, storm environments, and severe weather reconstruction.
About Dr. David Nolan
Forensic Meteorology & Expert Witness Services
Litigation Support
Scientific analysis of historical weather conditions relevant to legal cases involving
severe storms and wind damage claims.
Storm Reconstruction
Scientific analysis of historical weather events using radar data, satellite imagery, and
numerical weather models.
Hurricane Wind Field Analysis
Evaluation of hurricane wind speeds and
storm structure at specific locations using meteorological observations, radar data,
and numerical weather models.
Risk Model Evaluation
Independent evaluation of hurricane and
severe weather risk models used in
insurance and litigation contexts.
Thunderstorm and
Tornado Wind Analysis
Analysis of severe thunderstorm and tornado events to determine the likelihood and intensity of damaging winds affecting a specific location.
Expert Reports & Testimony
Preparation of expert reports, depositions,
and trial testimony related to
meteorological conditions and
extreme wind events.
Scientific Credentials
Scope of Expert Testimony
Dr. Nolan provides expert opinions regarding meteorological conditions including:
• Wind speeds
• Storm structure
• Severe weather environments
• Hurricane and thunderstorm dynamics
He does not provide
engineering opinions
regarding structural damage
or building performance.
Contact for Expert Witness Inquiries
For inquiries related to litigation support, expert reports, depositions, or testimony