Hurricane Erin Moving Away from the North Carolina Coast, Dangerous Surf & Rip Currents Continue; Hazardous Heat out West

Tropical storm conditions, storm surge flooding and coastal flooding continue today across the Outer Banks and portions of the Mid-Atlantic coast. Life-threatening rip currents and high surf continue to impact much of the East Coast through the end of the week. Hazardous, record heat will continue across the Western U.S. through the weekend. Read More >

National Weather Service - Shreveport, LA

2024 Student Volunteer Program

NWS-Shreveport is currently seeking one to two student volunteers for Summer 2024!

Are you a college student studying atmospheric science and interested in learning what we do at the National Weather Service (NWS)? If the answer is yes, consider volunteering this summer at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Shreveport, LA.

This program offers students majoring in meteorology or a related since an opportunity to become familiar with the structure, mission, and duties of the NWS. If selected, you will:

Shadow and train on-site with NWS forecasters.
Develop and complete a research project.
Receive training in and conduct upper-air observations/weather balloon launches.
Participate in damage surveys and outreach.

Eligibility Requirements:

What Is Need to Apply:

Pursuing a degree in meteorology or a related science.
Current cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Available 15 to 20 hours per week (120 hours total for the summer).

Current resume (limit 1 to 2 pages).
Unofficial college transcript.
Cover letter outlining interest in the NWS volunteer program.
Letter(s) of recommendation.

Deadline and Contact Information:

Email the required documentation to sr-shv.skywarn@noaa.gov by March 29th, 2024, to be considered.

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Hurricane Erin Moving Away from the North Carolina Coast, Dangerous Surf & Rip Currents Continue; Hazardous Heat out West

NWS-Shreveport Student Volunteer Program