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Winter Storm to Impact the Northern Mid-Atlantic and Interior Northeast; heavy rain in the Southeast

A storm system will bring a variety of hazards to the Eastern US. Wintry precipitation is expected from the central Appalachians to the Northeast. Heavy snow is expected for interior New England and the northern Mid-Atlantic through the night, and icing will continue in the Appalachians this morning. On the south side of the system, heavy rain and thunderstorms will persist across the Southeast. Read More >

 

National Weather Service Louisville 

 

Summer 2018 Student Volunteer Program

 

Typical student volunteers complete various research projects and other assigned tasks. Students also have the opportunity to learn about NWS forecast duties and operations. During severe weather, students assist with social media, gather storm reports, etc. Students may participate in storm damage surveys and other familiarization trips across central Kentucky and south-central Indiana as time and resources allow. Students also gain forecast and warning operations experience through shadowing NWS forecasters as well as receiving severe storm training through our Weather Event Simulator. 

Who:

  • Undergraduate meteorology or atmospheric science students

How to Apply: 

  • Complete the online application form

Volunteer Program Details: 

  • Unpaid volunteer experience
  • Summer 2018 (mid/late May through early/mid August 2018)
  • Up to 8 hours/week

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled college student
  • US Citizen

Applications due by Monday, March 5, 2018

Any questions can be emailed to Zack Taylor at zack.taylor@noaa.gov