Happy Weatherperson’s Day!!!
Chances are you didn't even know there was such a thing... but in fact there is and it's today- National Weatherperson's Day!I found this little clip explaining why February 5th on the Medford, Oregon National Weather Service Page: To read the whole thing go to http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mfr/skywarn/wxpersday09.php
Thursday, February 5 is National Weatherperson's Day, commemorating the birth of John Jeffries in 1744. Jeffries, one of America's first weather observers, began taking daily weather observations in Boston in 1774 and he took the first balloon observation in 1784. This is a day to recognize the men and women who collectively provide Americans with the best weather, water, and climate forecasts and warning services of any nation.
It's amazing to think how far the world of meteorology has come since 1744. That was 265 years ago! It's hard enough to imagine how I would do my job without the technologies I have come to rely on. My daily forecasts are heavily dependant on computers. From the satellite images I look at first thing when I get to work (the first successful one was only launched in 1960!) to the radar I rely on to track approaching storms (only useful after WWII and only widespread after the installation of 88D Radars across the country beginning in the late 80s), I rely on these tools to be able to do my job every day. Not to mention the radiosondes (weather balloons) launched to get above ground observations, and even computer model output that helps with forecasting. And with the internet, it's so much easier to have access to all these tools whether it's from my house or from work. And the internet sure makes it easier to stay up-to-date with latest forecasts from our Local Weather Service office for thunderstorm and tornado warnings, the Hurricane Center in Miami for the latest tropical information, and the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma for severe weather outlooks and discussions. So on this Weatherperson's Day, I am thankful for all of these tools that make my job easier.
And if you have a chance today, maybe do a craft with your kids- (or save them for the weekend- we won't mind!)
Here's a list I found online: http://familycrafts.about.com/library/spdays/blfeb5th2.htm
Make clouds to hang from the ceiling by gluing cotton balls on white paper shapes.
Place 3 - 5 large drops of water towards the center of a colored piece of paper. Fold the paper in half and rub it. Open your paper up and it will hopefully look like a picture of a cloud!
Make clouds out of clay.
Draw cloud shapes on white paper using a white crayon. Paint over the entire piece of paper white thinned paint to reveil the clouds.
Make a sun out of a paper plate.
Make some Rainbow Stew (not edible!).
Check out this Rainbow Coloring Page.
Make this Rain Hat Craft.
Make an Umbrella Picture.
Make your own Wind Sock.
Make a Snowy Painting.
Have a great National Weatherperson's Day!!
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on 02/05 at 01:51 PM
You were looking pretty darn good last night. Now, I admit that I’m Gamecock biased. I love me some garnet and black. But, you took it to a new level. The “smokin” level. Defintely your colors. Thank you. Thank you.