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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Students may request a Job Shadow at the National Weather Service office in State College, PA for Summer or Fall 2025.


The goal of our Job Shadow Program is to allow the volunteer to gain experience in the operations of a National Weather Service Forecast Office and a River Forecast Center.

Interested students should reach out to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center or Central Pennsylvania Weather Forecast Office for more details.

Weather Forecast Office: Michael.Jurewicz@noaa.gov

River Forecast Center: Robert.Shedd@noaa.gov