Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Severe thunderstorms, with a significant wind threat, will continue through tonight across the northern Plains. Wind gusts of 60 to 100 mph are possible. Heavy rainfall will continue through tonight from Oklahoma into Missouri, and in the Tennessee Valley through Monday. Critical fire weather conditions continue in the Southwest through Tuesday. Read More >

The National Weather Service in Amarillo is looking for COOPERATIVE WEATHER OBSERVERS in several locations throughout the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles.

URGENTLY NEEDED:

COOP observations are used by the LIVESTOCK FORAGE DISASTER PROGRAM.
Observers are needed to provide precipitation measurements for this program.
Livestock owners and contract growers depend on this system for payment support to help with losses during drought.

For more information: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/livestock-forage/index

Fact sheet: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/2019/livestock_forage_disaster_program-fact_%20sheet_july-2019.pdf

COOP Weather Observers:

Measure rain, snow and sometimes temperatures.
Reports are submitted through an online program and/or an app - very easy and convenient!
- Access to the internet is mandatory to submit data to the cooperative weather program.
Equipment supplied and maintained by the National Weather Service Office in Amarillo.
Observations become part of the national Climate Database for the United States.
Observations support drought assessments, crop yield forecasts, recreation, flood zone determination, and investment of billions of dollars in the insurance industry!