Cooperative Observer Program
There are currently about 10,600 Cooperative Weather
Observers across the United States, including those in the Weather
Service Forecast Offices. It is estimated that the Cooperative
Weather Observers donate over a million hours of their time every
year, netting the public more per dollar expended than any other
government service in the world. Their data form the cornerstone
of the Nation's climatological history, becoming more valuable with
time.
These men and women have a strong sense of duty and
are dedicated to recording and transmitting their weather observations
which provide the precious stream of weather information that meteorologists
need to forecast the weather, issue weather warnings, and record
the climates of the United States.
We salute the many individuals, families, and institutions
who tirelessly provide the valuable service of supplying the National
Weather Service and the Citizens of the United States with valuable
weather information that continues to acquire greater value with
time.
Wanted: Observers in Several
Locations!
Especially for Our Observers:
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