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 ### WRF-ARW Modeling System  ###
 
-We request that all new users of WRF please register. This allows us to better determine how to support and develop the model. Please register using this form:[http://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/download/wrf-regist.php](http://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/download/wrf-regist.php).
+We request that all new users of WRF please register. This allows us to better determine how to support and develop the model. Please register using this form:[https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/download/wrf-regist.php](https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/download/wrf-regist.php).
 
-For an overview of the WRF modeling system, along with information regarding downloads, user support, documentation, publications, and additional resources, please see the WRF Model Users' Web Site: [http://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/](http://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/).
+For an overview of the WRF modeling system, along with information regarding downloads, user support, documentation, publications, and additional resources, please see the WRF Model Users' Web Site: [https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/](https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/).
  
-Information regarding WRF Model citations (including a DOI) can be found here: [http://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/citing_wrf.html](http://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/citing_wrf.html).
+Information regarding WRF Model citations (including a DOI) can be found here: [https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/citing_wrf.html](https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/citing_wrf.html).
 
-The WRF Model is open-source code in the public domain, and its use is unrestricted. The name "WRF", however, is a registered trademark of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. The WRF public domain notice and related information may be found here: [http://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/public.html](http://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/public.html).
+The WRF Model is open-source code in the public domain, and its use is unrestricted. The name "WRF", however, is a registered trademark of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. The WRF public domain notice and related information may be found here: [https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/public.html](https://www2.mmm.ucar.edu/wrf/users/public.html).