Volunteer Weather Observer Wanted in Covington and Amite LA

Volunteer Weather Observer Wanted in Covington, LA and Amite, LA

A volunteer cooperative (CO-OP) weather observer is needed in both Covington, LA and Amite, LA.
A CO-OP observer is the official National Weather Service (NWS) weather
observer for a community. The new observer will become a member of one
of the National Weather Service’s nationwide volunteer networks. All
CO-OP observers nationwide take and record precipitation (both rain and
snow) readings and some take temperature readings as well. The observers
in Covington and Amite will be asked to take both temperature and
precipitation observations. The data provided by these dedicated
individuals are critical to the mission of the NWS as it establishes the
climate history of the area. The data for these sites go back more than
100 years!  It is imperative that we keep these climate records going. 
Please click here for more detailed information on the NWS Cooperative Observer Program.

The persons we seek for these volunteer positions:

• Should be extremely detail oriented
• Will be relied upon to record daily readings between 7AM-8AM of temperature and precipitation (rain and snow)
• Will need internet access to transmit the daily reports via a NWS website
• Will need ample space to place equipment that
  will not be completely blocked by obstructions and be willing to
  allow for wire install into home/business 

Training and equipment will be furnished and maintained by the National Weather Service.

If you would like to be considered as a candidate for the Cooperative observer program, please call us at:

(504) 522-7330 or (985) 645-0899 anytime (24/7) and ask to speak to Shawn O'Neil.

You can also send an email to shawn.oneil@noaa.gov

Here are some images to show what the equipment will look like: