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Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Overnight in the South

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms in the Southern U.S. is expected to continue well into the overnight hours. Severe thunderstorms are bringing strong tornadoes, very large hail, and severe wind gusts across parts of the lower to mid Mississippi Valley, Mid-South and parts of the Southeast. A few long-track strong tornadoes remain possible. Read More >

COOP

National Program

National COOP Newsletter - Awards - Training Resources

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The National Weather Service (NWS) Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) is truly the Nation's weather and climate observing network of, by and for the people. More than 11,000 volunteers take observations on farms, in urban and suburban areas, National Parks, seashores, and mountaintops.   NWS Headquarters publishes the National Cooperative Observer Newsletter four times per year.   For the current issue and all past electronic copies, see this link:

National Cooperative Observer Newsletter

Let Your Photo Tell a Story   Tips for taking better photos.

NOMINATE AN OBSERVER FOR PRESTIGIOUS AWARD (Jefferson Award and Holm Award)

Award Nomination Form (2020)  Use this form to nominate your best Observers for the Holm Award and Jefferson Award.
Who are the Award Winning Observers?  Directory of names of Observers who received Thomas Jefferson Award, and John Campanius Holm Award (1960 - Present)

 

NWS Training Center Job Aide Videos

 

NWSTC Classroom Courses (Kansas City)

List of Courses:  https://training.weather.gov/PrintSched.php

 
Observational Programs Overview:
Cooperative Weather Stations