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!

This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of the COOP family across the Panhandles!

For More Information on the COOP PROGRAM:

https://www.weather.gov/coop/Overview

Please contact:

Angela Margrave, COOP Program Leader

National Weather Service, 1900 English Road, Amarillo TX 79108

1-806-335-2911

Email:  Angela.Margrave@noaa.gov