Official National Weather Service “Kid at Work Day” Report prepared by: (name) (date.

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Official National Weather Service “Kid at Work Day” Report prepared by: (name) (date

Organization The National Weather Service is part of: _____________________________________________ The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is part of: _____________________________________________ The United States Department of Commerce reports to: _____________________________________________ This is the seal of the president of the USA. The president of the US is subject to: _____________________________________________

Mission Statements The mission of the NWS Training Program is to ensure NWS __________________are met. Central Region Headquarters is one of six regional headquarters that support local __________ and _________ forecast offices. NOAA's National Weather Service provides _______________________ for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of ____________ and ____________ and the enhancement of the national economy. The function of the Aviation Weather Center (AWC) is to __________, __________ and __________ by issuing warnings of hazardous conditions within the domestic and international airspace.

Weather sensing done from the surface of the earth is referred to as surface observing. Hence the modern automated weather observing system at an airport is called ASOS for Automated Surface Observing System. Automated Surface Observing System

Weather Tracker Log Sheet

Radio NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Natural disasters like hurricanes or tornadoes disrupt normal telephone and cell phone systems. Ham radio operators pitch in to help with emergency communications, and you will often hear about them on news reports. Ham Radio

Websites to Visit Make more weather tools Edheads: Weather Activities - Play games to learn how to predict and report the weather. A Fahrenheit to Celsius (and vice-versa) converter and weather glossary are also included. Franklin's Forecast - Build your own weather station, learn about today's weather technologies, or check the weather right now at this fun site! Dan's Wild Wild Weather Page - Visit this interactive weather page created by a Chief Meteorologist. Weather – Nice book for young children - Check out this student site all about clouds, humidity, climate, storms, and more. Weather theme preschool activities, crafts, lesson plans and coloring pages suitable for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten. - Web Weather for Kids - Learn what makes weather wet and wild, do cool activities, and become hot at forecasting the weather on Web Weather for Kids!