Tag Archives: NWS

Video of the Week: 9/24/17

Posted on September 25, 2017 by highplainschasing

This week’s video shows the inside of the Duluth National Weather Service radar dome.  This video was taken as they were making some repairs to one of the drive gears.  It was a ten day repair, with six people working … Continue reading →

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Skywarn Training

Posted on August 14, 2017 by highplainschasing

Yesterday, I got Skywarn trained, again.  I went to a training class a few weeks ago, but another one was offered in conjunction with the Duke City Hamfest, so I attended it as well. I always enjoy these.  I have … Continue reading →

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Another Day at the NWS

Posted on July 30, 2016 by highplainschasing

Today was an active severe weather day at the NWS, so things were quite busy.  I set up a balloon launch, but an approaching thunderstorm delayed the launch. It was neat seeing the different tools available to the NWS for … Continue reading →

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Sixth Day at the NWS

Posted on July 19, 2014 by highplainschasing

Wednesday was my sixth day job shadowing at the Albuquerque NWS Office.    Originally, I was to learn about fire weather and aviation weather on this day, but the full extent of the monsoon season prevented that.  Instead, I got to … Continue reading →

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Fifth Day at the NWS

Posted on July 8, 2014 by highplainschasing

Today was my fifth day job-shadowing at the National Weather Service office in Albuquerque. I sat in on the preparation and delivery of the press meeting that occurs every Monday. The purpose of the press meeting is to disseminate all … Continue reading →

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Fourth Day at the NWS

Posted on July 1, 2014 by highplainschasing

Today was the fourth day of job shadowing at the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. I spent the beginning of the day learning about the end of the month and beginning of the month reports and paperwork that needed to … Continue reading →

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Third Day at the NWS

Posted on June 13, 2014 by highplainschasing

I attended job shadowing today. I met with their multimedia and social media point of contact and he showed me all of the ways that the NWS sends its products to the public. At this point, Twitter and Facebook are … Continue reading →

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Second Day at The NWS

Posted on June 12, 2014 by highplainschasing

This morning, I job-shadowed the radar shift. Most NWS offices do not have a specific radar shift, but the Albuquerque NWS does. This is due to the large area the Albuquerque office covers- it is the largest warning area in … Continue reading →

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First Day at the NWS

Posted on June 7, 2014 by highplainschasing

This summer, I will be participating in a job shadowing program at the National Weather Service (NWS). There will be several days where I go and experience life in the NWS office. Today, I shadowed the meteorologist who was working … Continue reading →

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Summer School is in Session

Posted on June 6, 2014 by highplainschasing

Today begins the summer school session at Missisippi State.   I am taking Synoptic Meteorology and am really optimistic about it.  There are so many things at the synoptic scale that I don’t understand yet.  I am really looking forward to … Continue reading →

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