National Weather Observers Day
On May 4th, National Weather Observers Day will be a day for those who enjoy watching and observing the weather.
Storm Spotters often assist the National Weather Service as Storm Spotters. These hobbyists are invaluable to local communities. These hobbyists are also valuable to businesses. This day is also a chance to get out and learn about a variety of weather phenomena, the history of weather monitoring, and meteorological methods.
When is Skywarn Recognition Day?
Hundreds of thousands of observations per day are collected around the world, weather stations and weather spotters contribute to hundreds of thousands of observations per day. These observations from land, sea, and sky provide valuable information that helps forecast weather and warn of impending storms. They also contribute to historical records that is analyzed, which may help to better understand weather phenomena.
How to celebrate #weatherobserversday
Sign up for a weather spotters course while exploring the weather. Learn how to celebrate various types of clouds, changing weather, and brace for various types of weather in your climate. To post on social media, use the hashtag #WeatherObserversDay.
You can also learn how to make your own barometer. It's simple to do with just a few items you probably have at home. This weather chart is also available on our website, which you can download and print. Will you start monitoring the weather near you?
The day is the longest national weather observers' day in history
On May 4th, Alan Brue, a psychology major at State University of New York, founded National Weather Observers Day in 1989. The day for weather enthusiasts and professionals to celebrate their love of weather was created by a New York college senior.
