Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Pre-registration is now available for our hiring event at AMS!

In conjunction with the American Meteorological Society’s annual meeting in Houston, the National Weather Service is hosting an in-person hiring event on Sunday, January 25.

Qualified candidates may be interviewed in person and may receive a Letter of Intent to Hire at the event.

Pre-register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd97DRT5pWE3bHFz-dbUvLMw4Kan8bnvw3Ry0lz9tHSVzSBLw/viewform

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Time: 10:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT
Location: AMS Annual Meeting
Hilton Americas-Houston
1600 Lamar, Houston, TX 77010
Room: Lanier Grand Ballroom J-K

Requirements:
✅ You must be attending the AMS Annual Meeting
✅ Must pre-register for the hiring event online, or at the NWS table on Saturday, Jan 24th, or at the hiring event on Sunday, Jan 25th
✅ You must apply to the open Meteorologist, GS-1340-5/7/9, announcement on USAJobs and meet all qualifications to be considered. Job announcement: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854675700

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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

AMS Hiring Event 2026