When is 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.