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Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

 

NWS Student Volunteer Program

Summer 2025 Session - Closed

 

Applications Due Friday 4 April 2025                Selections Made by Friday 18 April 2025

 

 

*Due to recent staffing changes, the summer 2025 volunteer session has been cancelled.* 

 

Original Announcement: 
Gain Invaluable Experience in the National Weather Service!

 

Apply to our summer volunteer program and gain real-world operational meteorology experience.

 

Outcomes  You will: develop an understanding of the culture, responsibilities, and services of the WFO; complete operational training; assist the WFO in providing real-time operational services to its customers; complete a (small) research project that benefits the student and WFO; participate in office outreach activities; receive career counseling; possibly visit other nearby WFOs. Current students may elect to receive credit for the volunteer program and should consult with appropriate university officials.

 

Schedule  The start/end dates and daily hours are flexible. See below. This is an in-person opportunity.

WFO Amarillo, TX

Dates: Jun 1 to Aug 30
Frequency: ~2-4 days/week

Hours: Flexible

 

Eligibility  To qualify, applicants must be an undergraduate student or graduate student in good academic standing or a recent graduate (within the past 12 months). Applicants should be pursuing a meteorology or related physical science degree or an IT-related degree. All volunteers are subject to a mandatory security background check. This position is unpaid.

 

Application  The selection process will be competitive. Applicants must submit 1) a resume, 2) a single-page cover letter expressing interests and motivation, 3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) one letter of reference (academic). Interviews may be conducted.

 

Send applications and questions to:

WFO Amarillo, TX

aaron.ward@noaa.gov

 

Additional NWS student opportunities can be found here.