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MEMBER NEWS
Joe R. Kelley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Surface Systems, Inc., retired on 31 December 1997. He has moved south from
Saint Louis to play more golf year-round. He will continue as a member of the SSI Board of Directors. Les Yoshida has assumed the role
of President and CEO of SSI.
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NWA Newsletter (ISSN 0271-1044)
Co-Editors: Larry Burch and Eli Jacks
Publisher: Kevin Lavin, Executive Director
Published monthly by the National Weather Association,
6704 Wolke Court, Montgomery, Alabama 36116-2134.
Tel/FAX: (334) 213-0388
E-mail: NatWeaAsoc@aol.com
Home page: http://www.nwas.org
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Submit newsletter items directly to: Editor NWA Newsletter, Eli Jacks, NOAA/NWS W/OM21, 1325 East West Hwy Room 13125, Silver Spring
MD 20910; e-mail: Elliott.Jacks@noaa.gov or to: Larry Burch, NOAA/NWSFO, 2242 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City UT 84116;
e-mail: Larry.Burch@noaa.gov. Material received by the 5th will be considered for that month's issue.
Members receive the monthly NWA Newsletter and quarterly National Weather Digest as part of their regular, student or corporate membership
privileges. Contact the NWA for membership information. Newsletter subscriptions are available at $18.00 per year plus extra shipping costs
outside USA. Single copies are $1.50.
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AWIPS EARNS POPULAR SCIENCE "BEST OF WHAT'S NEW" AWARD
The computer system designed to be the cornerstone of the modernized National Weather Service has earned one of
100 of the 1997 "Best of What's New" awards presented by Popular Science magazine in New York, 11 November. Formally
known as the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System, AWIPS gives forecasters access to weather satellite imagery,
Doppler radar data, automated weather observations, computer-generated numerical weather predictions, and more—all in one
workstation. "AWIPS lets our forecasters display weather data in a variety of ways, quickly analyze evolving weather systems,
and issue timely forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property," said Mary Glackin, NWS modernization systems
manager. AWIPS is being developed by the NWS, NOAA's Forecast Systems Laboratory in Boulder, Colo., and PRC Inc. of
McLean, Va., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Litton Industries The 1997 "Best of What's New" award winners are featured in the
December issue of Popular Science.
In other AWIPS news: On 19 December 1997, Department of Commerce Secretary Daley authorized the procurement and
deployment of an additional 19 AWIPS. The installation of these systems at designated NWS offices will begin in mid-summer 1998.
Plans call for the installation of a total of 152 AWIPS units.
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1998 NWA OFFICERS & COUNCILORS
The ballots have been counted and the new slate of NWA Council members took effect in January 1998. Congratulations to those
elected and thanks to all nominees for showing extraordinary support of the NWA by volunteering for office.
PRESIDENT: Joseph T. Schaefer
1313 Halley Circle
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 579-0701
Joseph.Schaefer@noaa.gov
NWS Storm Prediction Center
PRESIDENT-ELECT: Dr. James T. Moore
Saint Louis University
Dept. of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
3507 Laclede Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 977-3126
moore@eas.slu.edu
VICE-PRESIDENT: Bernard N. Meisner
819 Taylor Street, Room 10A26
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 978-2671
Bernard.Meisner@noaa.gov
NWS Southern Region Hqs
SECRETARY: Lans P. Rothfusz
10159 E 11th Street, Suite 300
Tulsa, OK 74128
(918) 832-4132
Lans.Rothfusz@noaa.gov
NWS Forecast Office
TREASURER: Gary S. Petti
465 Weathervane Road
Alabaster, AL 35007-5079
(205) 664-7828
Gary.Petti@noaa.gov
NWS Forecast Office
COUNCILORS for 1997 and 1998:
Ruth Aiken
1020 Home Farm Road
Wendell, NC 27591
(919) 515-8210
Ruth.Aiken@noaa.gov
NWS Forecast Office
Raleigh, NC
Frank C. Brody
907 Plum Falls Court
Houston, TX 77062
(713) 483-5639
Frank.Brody@jsc.nasa.gov
NWS/SMG Johnson
Space Center, Houston
Carolyn M. Kloth
NWS Aviation Weather Center
601 E 12th Street, Room 1728
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 426-3427x250
Carolyn.M.Kloth@noaa.gov
David I. Knapp
740 Windmill Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 678-8148
dknapp@arl.mil
US Army Research Lab
Leslie R. Lemon
16416 Cogan Drive
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 373-9990
lrlemon@compuserve.com
Lockheed Martin Ocean, Radar & Sensor Systems
COUNCILORS for 1998 and 1999:
Dr. Mark S. Binkley
MSU Dept of Geosciences
P.O. Box 5448
Mississippi State, MS 39762
(601) 325-2908
Binkley@geosci.msstate.edu
Kent Ehrhardt
WPTV-5
P.O. Box 510
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 653-5740
NatWeaAsoc@aol.com
Jose' M. Garcia, Jr.
7725 Cervin
Amarillo, TX 79121
(806) 335-2911
Jose.Garcia@noaa.gov
NWS Forecast Office
Sylvia Graff
1008 Saddle Rock Road
Holbrook, NY 11741
(516) 244-0104
Sylvia.Graff@noaa.gov
NWS Eastern Region Hqs
Richard L. Livingston
601 E 12th Street, Room 1836
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 426-5672
Richard.Livingston@noaa.gov
NWS Central Region Hqs
The immediate past President remains on the Council for one year as a Councilor:
Col. Thomas C. Adang
6031 Keble Drive
Alexandria, VA 22315-2665
(202) 482-2355
Tom Adang@aol.com
USAF Deputy Director of Weather
Executive Director (non-voting member of NWA Council):
J. Kevin Lavin
National Weather Association
6704 Wolke Court
Montgomery, AL 36116-2134
(334) 213-0388
NatWeaAsoc@aol.com
http://www.nwas.org
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LOCAL CHAPTER NEWS
The Central Iowa NWA Chapter is proud to announce the winners of $500 grants to promote weather education in the classroom.
The grants were made possible through proceeds from the 1997 Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference and matching funds
from KCCI-TV and WHO-TV in Des Moines. Thanks to the NWA Sol Hirsch Education Fund Grants for the inspiration! Central Iowa
NWA Chapter Educational Grant Winners are teachers:
Avon Crawford, Stowe Elementary, West Des Moines, IA. Purchasing student-designed weather station, including weather instruments,
student photo gallery, and showing how weather has impacted American History.
Shannon Webb, Fremont School, Fremont, IA. Purchasing science and weather-related textbooks destroyed during the 1996 Fremont Tornado.
Bryan Farland, Brody Middle School, Des Moines, IA. Establishing digital weather station for gifted students. Students would then create
daily weather reports for fellow students via school intranet.
Gary Zmolek, South Tama County High School, Tama, IA. Establishing digital weather station to support KZAT-FM, the high school low-power
radio station, and a school "weather crawler," similar to what is displayed in the background on TV. The gifted student program will design
the station and be encouraged to participate in a shadow-shift program with the NWS. Overall plan is to encourage students to embark on a
science career.
Ed Rezabek, Glidden-Ralston School, Glidden, IA. Establishing digital weather station to demonstrate use of new technology in meteorology
and other sciences. Data will be used by both science and math departments and shared with another school in Carroll. Matching funding
provided by school science club.
Ann Hegstrom, Adel-Desoto-Minburn School, DeSoto, IA. Establishing weather station for use in an ongoing "student newscast" lesson,
which includes not only meteorology, but other disciplines like history, English, art, and communications. Weather station will include an
Internet link and several books on weather and climate. Matching funds provided by local school district.
Rhonda Ross, Emerson Elementary, Indianola, IA. Engaged in the Delta Education Hands-On Science Program. Establishing weather
station to demonstrate how weather is measured. Curriculum also teaches students how to read weather maps.
Suzanne Case-Card, Goodrell Middle School, Des Moines, IA. Responding to a student-conducted poll, teachers have decided to expand
already-established weather curriculum. Funding will support weather station expansion and a field trip to the J.B. Young Junior High
Weather Station in Davenport.
Judy Mouzakis, Orchard Place Campus School, Des Moines, IA. Purchasing several books and videos specially geared for multi-disabled,
behavior disordered children.
Chuck Stenson, Sac Community Junior-Senior High School, Sac City, IA. Purchasing weather station to help students understand why weather
is so different in Sac County compared to larger cities like Sioux City and Des Moines. Station will allow students to analyze local data instead of
information from distant cities. They also plan to put the data on a local cable station.
Judy Kamp, Knoxville Middle School, Knoxville, IA. Establishing weather station and computer link to the Internet. Also purchasing materials for a
school-wide "Weather Awareness Week." Data will be incorporated into math classes, and student forecasts will be posted on a centralized
"weather board" for other students to see.
Sheryl Carroll, LuVerne School, LuVerne, IA. Purchasing weather equipment for the school and thermometers for each student to take daily
measurements. Students will then compare results to determine temperature variability across the district. Daily records will be compiled and
stored in the school library for historical reference.
Sharon Irelan, St. Malachy School, Creston, IA. Purchasing computer software and hands-on weather kits. The computer software is a model
of the atmosphere which students can modify to help them understand why certain atmospheric conditions exist. Plan also includes incorporating
weather into other disciplines, including math, history, language arts, and art.
Mary Koester, Kuemper Catholic Grade School, Carroll, IA. Plan to upgrade existing weather station and establish communication links with other
schools. Digital weather station would allow them to collect data continuously and use data for interdisciplinary studies. Matching funds provided
by local high school and Univ. of Northern Iowa.
Lisa Norgrant, Southern Cal Elementary, Lake City, IA. Funding used to implement "Project Weather," a school-wide plan to provide hands-on
experience for students interested in weather and other sciences. Purchasing several books, videos, student activity kits, and weather instruments.
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El Niño to add to Asia's economic crisis
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center senior manager Sanny Jegillos told AFP reporters that although El Niño was already responsible for
droughts and lower agricultural production in Southeast Asia, the worst was yet to come. "In most people's minds disaster is a sudden thing
but this is not the case with El Niño," he said. "If you tie it up with the economic crisis right now and the interest of governments in other
problems then you have the potential for disaster in certain countries." Regional government representatives are expected to attend a conference
on this subject in Bangkok, Thailand from 2-5 February. The conference is being backed by NOAA and the US Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance.
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BRONZE MEDAL AWARDED TO KENTUCKY NWS WEATHER FORECAST OFFICES
The US Department of Commerce awarded its Bronze Medal to the National Weather Service offices in Jackson, Louisville, and
Paducah, Kentucky, for outstanding performance during last spring's historic flooding in Kentucky. Meteorologists in Charge Michael A.
Matthews of Jackson, Marvin R. Maddox of Louisville, and Beverly A. Poole of Paducah were presented the awards on 12 December 1997
by NOAA Administrator D. James Baker (representing Commerce Secretary William M. Daley) at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The Secretary
grants the Bronze Medal—the Department's third highest honorary award—to employees and offices that have made contributions of exceptional
value in support of overall Departmental goals that serve the nation.
The three offices were commended for "outstanding performance and exemplary customer service" during the early March flood after which
92 of Kentucky's 120 counties were declared Federal disaster areas. Total storm rainfall exceeded 12 inches at some Kentucky locations, with
amounts over 8 inches being common over a large portion of the state. The 1 March rainfall for NWS Louisville was 10.48 inches, a new state
record for daily rainfall. On 1 and 2 March, 82 Flash Flood Warnings and Watches were issued. By 7 March, the number of Flood Warnings and
Statements had exceeded 181. NWS personnel worked closely with emergency managers and news media to help ensure an appropriate response
from the public. Wording of NWS products was also enhanced to excite quick action by the public. NWS Jackson faced new challenges since
1 March was the day on which the office assumed hydrologic responsibilities. The Bronze Medal award recognized the excellent teamwork,
cooperation, and dedication to public service by the staffs at these three NWS offices.
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1998 DECLARED YEAR OF THE OCEAN
1998 has been declared Year of the Ocean (YOTO) by the United Nations in recognition of the many challenges and opportunities offered
by the ocean as we enter the 21st century. The ocean affects our weather and climate, provides a home to fisheries, which are a major food
source for the world, and is largely unexplored in its depths. As the world population and standard of living grows, nations need to understand the
impact of the ocean and the importance of sustainable use of ocean resources.
The immense impact of the ocean on all nations was particularly strong in 1997 as one of the strongest El Niños impacted weather all over the
globe, and toxic algal blooms poisoned fisheries in many U. S. Coastal areas. These and other events have prompted a global wake-up call that
lends urgency to the U.N. declaration. The U.S. Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is taking a
leading role in the U.S. Year of the Ocean effort to promote public awareness and understanding of the ocean. The goal of Year of the Ocean is to
raise public awareness about the importance and relevance of the ocean in our lives. It will also be an opportunity for governments, organizations,
businesses and individuals to become involved in helping sustain the marine resources on which we depend. NWA is also being asked to help to
raise public awareness about the importance of the ocean in meteorology and in our lives.
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MEETINGS OF INTEREST
PACIFIC NORTHWEST WEATHER WORKSHOP will be held at the NOAA Western Regional Center campus at Sand Point in
Seattle WA, 20-21 February 1998. This annual conference, sponsored by the National Weather Service, the University of Washington, and the
Puget Sound AMS Chapter, reviews major West Coast weather events of the past year, recent developments in weather forecasting and
observational technologies, and other topics dealing with the meteorology of the region. For further information on registration and presentations,
contact Clifford Mass, Dept. of Atmospheric Sciences, Box 351640, University of Washington, Seattle WA 98195 (206-685-0190;
cliff@atmos.washington.edu) or Brad Colman/Chris Hill, NWS Forecast Office, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle WA 98115
(206-526-6095 x224/222;colman@seawfo.noaa.gov, chris.hill@noaa.gov).
23rd ANNUAL NORTHEASTERN STORM CONFERENCE will be held 6-8 March 1998 at the Holiday Inn in downtown
Saratoga Springs NY. As usual, a wide variety of papers are expected to be presented from undergraduate and graduate level students
and from operational and research meteorologists. Added Bonus: Back by popular demand will be a Panel Discussion on careers in
Meteorology. The Lyndon State College local AMS/NWA Chapter invite all to attend and participate. For more information, contact Gerry
Bielinski, President of the LSC-AMS/NWA, Lyndon State College, Box 7522, Lyndonville VT 05851 or to Jamie Casto, Conference Co-Chair
at Box 8474. Phone George at (802) 626-6599 or Jamie at (802) 626-6563. E-mail: ams@apollo.lsc.vsc.edu. Information is also available on
the Internet at: http://apollo.lsc.vsc.edu/ams/ams.php
CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST TORNADO FORECAST. On 23-25 March 1998, the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service, National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL), in cooperation with the
University of Oklahoma and the US Air Force will host an extended celebration in Norman, Oklahoma, and at Tinker AFB (located approximately
10 miles north of Norman) as a tribute to the last 50 years of tornado forecasting. See NWA November 1997 Newsletter or NWA Home page
(www.nwas.org) for more complete information.
The following events are being planned to celebrate the occasion:
Monday, 23 March - NOAA will host an Open House at its facilities in Norman
Tuesday, 24 March - The local chapters of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association will sponsor a
scientific symposium at the University of Oklahoma. Ten internationally-recognized scientists will deliver invited presentations on topics
ranging from tornado forecasting techniques and future activities of the NWS Storm Prediction Center, to the history of storm and tornado
intercept efforts. In addition, a tribute to Air Force Colonel (Retired) Robert Miller will be paid by Dr. Robert Maddox, who will also discuss the
first tornado forecast of Miller and Fawbush. Registration forms can be found on the Internet World Wide Web at
http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/GoldenAnniversary/symposium, or requested from symposium@nssl.noaa.gov or Tornado Symposium, c/o
National Severe Storms Laboratory, 1313 Halley Circle, Norman, OK 73069. Early registration is encouraged because seating is limited.
Wednesday, 25 March - All of the sponsors will host a special ceremony at Tinker AFB to commemorate the first tornado forecast.
For more information about the planned activities or how your organization can get involved, please contact Stephanie Kenitzer
(301-713-0622, Ext. 166) or Gary Grice (405-579-0702).
CENTRAL IOWA NWA CHAPTER SEVERE STORMS AND DOPPLER RADAR CONFERENCE will be held 3-5 April 1998
in Des Moines IA. Registrations are pouring in; more than 200 participants are expected to attend, ranging from National Weather Service
and media forecasters to storm chasers and emergency managers. An outstanding lineup of presentations and workshops has been
assembled which will appeal to everyone involved in operational meteorology. Slots are still available for a poster presentation session on
Saturday evening. A special two-hour presentation has been added to Saturday evening featuring Arjen and Jerrine Verkaik of Ontario,
Canada. They'll be showing photographs and video from nearly three decades of storm chasing across North America. The Verkaik's
presentation coincides with the U.S. release of their new book "Under the Whirlwind." A limited number of satellite uplink windows are
available to broadcasters. If you are interested in sending a live or "as live" report back to you station, contact John McLaughlin at KCCI-TV
at 515-247-8851 or e-mail: johnmc49@ecity.net.
Hotel information: Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport, 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; 1-800-248-4013 Free airport shuttle
service available. Call upon arriving. Mention Severe Storms Conference to receive special room rate of $65.00 per room, single or
double. Conference Registration Fees, due before March 15, 1998: $85.00; $50.00 Students or Saturday sessions only; $250.00
Vendors (8' x 10' Display Space and draped table) Late breaking conference details at www.ecity.net/~iowanwa/ or contact:
johnmc49@ecity.net (John McLaughlin) 515-247-8888. Mail Check or Money Order To: Central Iowa NWA, PO Box 7512, Urbandale, IA 50322
SECOND ANNUAL OHIO SEVERE WEATHER SYMPOSIUM sponsored by The OSU Meteorology Club in cooperation
with The Atmospheric Sciences Program at The Ohio State University will be held on Friday, 17 April 1998 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on
The Ohio State University grounds. The Symposium is a FREE conference attended by broadcast meteorologists, government personnel,
researchers, students and others interested in severe weather. Speakers will give presentations on aspects of severe weather in Ohio and
its impacts on human activities. Speakers expected are: Dan McCarthy - MesoMeteorologist - NWS Storm Prediction Center; Herbert Stein -
Researcher and storm chaser - worked with Oklahoma University and Dr. Bluestein; Dr. Keith Bedford - Great Lakes Forecasting System.
For more information, contact The OSU Atmospheric Sciences Lab: (614) 292-1957 or e-mail Jeff Dobur at: dobur.1@osu.edu or Mike Ryan
at: ryan.130@osu.edu
THE 23rd ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL WEATHER ASSOCIATION will be held at the Oklahoma City
Medallion Hotel, 17-23 October 1998. The Annual Meeting provides members the opportunity to share technical studies, applied
research and product and service improvements, and to attend training workshops for continuing education to better serve the
public and industry with improved weather forecasting and warning services. We anticipate well over 300 members and guests
attending sessions. On Wednesday evening, 21 October, the NWA Annual Awards Banquet will honor individuals and groups
who have shown excellence in weather forecasting, weather broadcasting, public education and other categories related to
operational meteorology and public service. A dozen or more Corporate Members will also exhibit new weather equipment and
services from Sunday through Wednesday. Tours to nearby Norman, Oklahoma to visit the University of Oklahoma, the NOAA/
National Severe Storms Lab, the NOAA/National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center and the Norman NWS Forecast Office
will also be arranged for attendees. Mike Vescio has volunteered to be Program Coordinator (Michael.D.Vescio@noaa.gov). Call
for papers and more information on this Annual Meeting can be expected in later Newsletters.
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JOB CORNER
(Ed: The NWA lists job openings free from equal opportunity employers for the benefit of members. See http://www.nwas.org or call the
NWA office at (334) 213-0388 for possible short notice listings.)
Surface Systems, Inc. is the world's largest pavement weather forecasting service. We have an immediate opening for an
experienced operational meteorologist. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology plus 3 years experience in operational forecasting.
Other necessary qualifications include strong communication skills, North American forecasting experience and basic computer skills. Applicants
also must be able to work well in a team environment. SSI provides each forecaster with the latest state-of-the-art tools for forecasting. SSI also
offers an extensive benefit package including health insurance, 401K plan & competitive salary. If interested, please send your resume along with
cover letter to: Ray Cathcart, Weather Center Manager, Surface Systems, Inc., 11612 Lilburn Park Road, Saint Louis, MO 63146.
FAX (314)569-3567 or e-mail to rac@surface.com. (http://www.ssiweather.com)
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS AVAILABLE – FALL 1998 ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE GROUP, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY.
The Atmospheric Science Group at Texas Tech University is presently seeking qualified applicants to fill several graduate assistant positions beginning
with the 1998 Fall semester. Both teaching and research appointments are available. Students will pursue an M.S. degree in atmospheric science or
the Ph.D. in Geosciences and will participate in applied research in one or more of the following areas: (1) Mesoscale meteorology, with emphasis on
intense convective systems and regional NWP; (2) Remote sensing including radar and satellite meteorology; (3) Severe storms including thunderstorms,
hailstorms, duststorms, and tornadoes; (4) Meteorological aspects of wind engineering and building damage. Stipends for a 1/2-time position during the
9-month academic year range up to $12,000 depending on standing in the graduate program; summer employment, in some cases full-time, is often
available at equivalent rates. For further information, please contact: Dr. Chia-Bo Chang, Atmospheric Science Graduate Advisor, Texas Tech
University, Box 42101, Lubbock, TX 79409-2101 (Phone: (806) 742-3113; FAX: (806) 742-1738; e-mail: wacbc@ttacs.ttu.edu).
STRATEGIC WEATHER SERVICES (SWS) Opportunities for challenging careers in operational meteorology in Palm
Springs, California with one of America's oldest weather forecasting companies, with offices in Palm Springs, California; Valley Forge, Pennsylvania;
and Omaha, Nebraska. At least five (5) years of practical experience required in Synoptic Meteorology or Weather Forecasting. Computer knowledge
required. One of the new positions will emphasize forecasting for European clients and thus experience in that area will be heavily considered. Office
hours in Palm Springs are generally 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday with no shift work involved. A great work environment and many company
benefits. Please fax resume to (760) 325-9678 or call Bill Young at (760) 325-9677; Bill_Young@StrategicWeather.com
ACCU WEATHER, INC., offers career opportunities with the world's leading and most diversified commercial weather
service. You will have exciting opportunities to handle all types of weather forecasting for major business, media and government
organizations. These include on-air broad-casting for radio stations; creative presentation of weather graphics; preparation of television and
newspaper forecasts; snow and ice warning services; worldwide forecasting for agriculture; specialized forecasts for the transportation industry,
utilities, businesses and resorts; computer applications; and many others. You will work with some of the nation's leading forecast meteorologists
in one of the world's largest forecast centers, interacting with a staff of 300 employees. Our state-of-the-art facility provides our 85 forecast meteorologists
with tools and computer technology unavailable elsewhere. Applicants need to be articulate and productive with outstanding forecasting and
communication skills. Through progressive advancement, forecasters can become on-air meteorologists in major radio markets, or become involved
in computer operations, graphic design, new product development or customer relations. AccuWeather also has positions available on our computer
staff for meteorologists with programming experience. AccuWeather offers competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package including health
insurance, 401K and profit sharing plans, life insurance and disability income. If you are an enthusiastic, hard working forecaster interested in
employment in a dynamic growing company which offers superior opportunity for advancement, send a detailed resume to David H. Dombek,
Director of Forecaster Hiring, AccuWeather, Inc., 619 W. College Ave., State College PA 16801; FAX: (814) 231-0621; resume@accuwx.com
WEATHER SERVICES CORPORATION (WSC) is one of the country's oldest and largest commercial operational
meteorological services. Since 1948, it has been providing industry, government and the media with accurate, customized, worldwide
weather information. The wide variety of WSC clients are located across the US, around the world and throughout cyberspace. A staff
of nearly 100 professionals is supervised by AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologists. WSC is located in a new, state-of-the-art, 24-hour
per day, Global Operations Center in Lexington, Massachusetts—on Boston's route 128 Technology Highway. The most important resource
of WSC is their employees. Each is provided with the finest tools and the opportunity to excel in a stimulating, fast-paced, professional
environment. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, WSC employees can participate in the growth and success
of the company through a stock ownership plan. Recent and planned growth of WSC presents opportunities for both entry-level and
experienced Operational Meteorologists; Graphic Artists with PC experience - multi-lingual capabilities are a plus; Radio Broadcasters;
Journalists and Producers; Systems Analysts with C in VMS and UNIX environments; Data and Telecommunications Technicians;
Telemarketers; and Sales Account Executives. To apply, please send resume to: Human Resources - N895, Weather Services Corporation,
420 Bedford Street, Lexington MA 02173; FAX: (781) 676-1001; e-mail: hr@wx.com
WEATHERDATA, INCORPORATED is interested in hiring energetic, knowledgeable meteorologists who have operational
forecasting as well as radar interpretation experience for Forecast/Storm Warning Meteorologist positions. This opportunity to apply your
skills involves mesoscale severe storm warnings and short and long range forecasting for a diversified client base across the US. We are
looking for dedicated meteorologists with excellent written and oral communication skills to become part of our dynamic, growing company.
If you love weather and want to work with clients that take your work seriously, this is the opportunity for you. This position requires a
bachelor's degree in meteorology or the equivalent, and at least one year of professional forecasting and radar experience. Doppler radar
interpretation preferred. At WeatherData, Incorporated, meteorologists use state-of-the-art equipment to make mesoscale forecasts.
Real-time analysis of GOES satellite imagery, lightning data, surface observations, wind profiler data, Mesonet data and Doppler radar
data from every NEXRAD site in the country occurs every day. WeatherData offers excellent salaries, benefits, profit sharing and moving
expense allowance. We also provide our associates with many opportunities for advancement and professional growth. If you are up to
the challenge of forecasting and communicating weather to our clients, and would like to join our team, send a cover letter and resume to:
WeatherData, Incorporated, Attn: Sharol Youngers, Manager of Business Administration, 245 N. Waco St., Suite 310, Wichita, Kansas 67202.
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