Severe storms and heavy rains are likely in the Upper Midwest and Plains through this evening. A long duration heat wave will build across the West through next week with excessive heat watches/warnings in effect from the Southwest to Northwest. TS Josephine is forecast to pass well north of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while TS Kyle is forecast to move quickly away from land this weekend. Read More >
Why Become a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador?
In order to truly build communities that are prepared for hazardous weather events, it takes the effort of the entire community. That is why your National Weather Service (NWS) is looking for Ambassadors within organizations to promote awareness of and preparedness for hazardous weather within your sphere of influence. We want to formally acknowledge the efforts of those that are helping to build a Weather-Ready Nation. Together, we can build communities that are resilient to all types of weather hazards.
Who Can Become a WRN Ambassador?
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Any organization across all levels of government Businesses large and small TV, Radio, and Print media Non-profit and non-governmental organizations Churches Home Owner Associations Academia Anyone who shares critical weather information |
Benefits of Becoming an Ambassador:
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| Tim Lynch working with the Prairie Museum of Art and History, presenting information on flooding at Water Ways Grand Opening | Dave Floyd working with Thomas County Emergency Management and Jay Prater, KAKE News, to program NOAA weather radios | Jesse Lundquist working with the Kansas Travel Information Center in Goodland, KS to inform passing travelers of severe weather dangers | Ryan Husted working with the High Plains Museum in Goodland, KS to educate the public on the new GOES-R series of satellites |
2019: Cheyenne County, Kansas Emergency Management
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Cheyenne County Emergency Management works hard every day to ensure that residents of the county are aware of weather information. The Director, Ryan Murray, frequently posts hazardous weather information on social media and strives to keep the local citizens up-to-date and safe. Ryan spreads our weather messages, allowing us to reach a much wider audience. In May 2019, he helped NWS Goodland participate in a community event, the Big Kansas Road Trip, which allowed our office to showcase its capabilities to the public. In addition to Cheyenne County, Ryan also serves Sherman and Rawlins Counties in Northwest Kansas. |
2018: Kansas Travel Information Center - Goodland, KS
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The Kansas Travel Information Center near Goodland reaches hundreds to sometimes thousands of people a day as they travel along Interstate 70. The staff at the travel center share weather messages and outlooks to passersby who may be unaware of the danger. Additionally, this partnership has resulted in the development of display boards for the center that highlight important winter weather and severe weather facts for drivers to remember as they travel through the region. We are fortunate to have such an amazing force multiplier to support our mission and help us build a Weather-Ready Nation. |
2017: Norton County Emergency Management and Prairie Dog State Park
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In 2017, NWS Goodland worked with Norton County Emergency Management and Prairie Dog State Park on a plan to keep those at the park safe during inclement weather. With poor cell service and little shelter available, it was recognized that Prairie Dog State Park in Norton County was vulnerable in times of hazardous weather. A lightning plan was developed that put procedures in place to warn people in the park and reduce the threat of injuries. (Pictured: Ryan Husted with Norton County Emergency Management) |
Our Tri-State Region Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors as of December 5th, 2019:
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