Tours, Talks and Job Shadows

Thunderstorms and Widespread Rainfall Across the Southern Plains

Isolated severe thunderstorms and widespread showers may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains through Thursday. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including portions of the Hill Country; and an additional area across eastern Oklahoma into the Ozarks on Thursday. Heavy rainfall and mountain snow will return to southern California on Thursday. Read More >

Contact Us

By E-mail:

nws.lincoln@noaa.gov

By Phone:

(217) 732-3089

Tours:

Tours are best suited for 3rd grade and above.

Groups over 20 people will need to be divided into smaller groups.
A typical tour will last about an hour.
All tours are subject to rescheduling, due to inclement weather.

Contact: Warning Coordination Meteorologist
Phone: (217) 732-4029 ext. 726
E-mail: nws.lincoln@noaa.gov

Virtual and In-Person Talks:

NWS staffers are available for talking to your community group or school class.

Virtual school talks can be scheduled at https://www.weather.gov/education/school-outreach . There are a number of subjects available, and are tailored toward a specific age group.
In-person talks can be scheduled by contacting Ed Shimon at the phone number or E-mail listed to the right.

Contact: Warning Coordination Meteorologist
Phone: (217) 732-4029 ext. 726
E-mail: nws.lincoln@noaa.gov

Job Shadows:

Job shadows are typically arranged for high school or college students.
Job shadows sit with forecasters in our operations area, to learn about our operations, and to ask questions regarding the weather, careers, educational requirements, etc.

Contact: Science and Operations Officer
Phone: (217) 732-4029 ext. 766
E-mail: nws.lincoln@noaa.gov

Employment Opportunities:

Careers in the National Weather Service
The NWS has a variety of jobs, not all of which involve routine weather forecasting. Learn more about the opportunities available within our agency.

Apply for Jobs at the National Weather Service (USAJobs web site)