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Strong to Severe Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains to the Ohio Valley; Heavy Rain and Flooding in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from central Texas to middle Tennessee and Kentucky this afternoon into tonight. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce areas of flooding today and tonight from central Texas into the lower Mississippi Valley.

 

博体育 Student Volunteer Program

Summer 2025 Session - Closed

 

Applications Due Friday 4 April 2025                Selections Made by Friday 18 April 2025

 

 

*Due to recent staffing changes, the summer 2025 volunteer session has been cancelled.* 

 

Original Announcement: 
Gain Invaluable Experience in the 博体育!

 

Apply to our summer volunteer program and gain real-world operational meteorology experience.

 

Outcomes  You will: develop an understanding of the culture, responsibilities, and services of the WFO; complete operational training; assist the WFO in providing real-time operational services to its customers; complete a (small) research project that benefits the student and WFO; participate in office outreach activities; receive career counseling; possibly visit other nearby WFOs. Current students may elect to receive credit for the volunteer program and should consult with appropriate university officials.

 

Schedule  The start/end dates and daily hours are flexible. See below. This is an in-person opportunity.

WFO Amarillo, TX

Dates: Jun 1 to Aug 30
Frequency: ~2-4 days/week

Hours: Flexible

 

Eligibility  To qualify, applicants must be an undergraduate student or graduate student in good academic standing or a recent graduate (within the past 12 months). Applicants should be pursuing a meteorology or related physical science degree or an IT-related degree. All volunteers are subject to a mandatory security background check. This position is unpaid.

 

Application  The selection process will be competitive. Applicants must submit 1) a resume, 2) a single-page cover letter expressing interests and motivation, 3) unofficial transcripts, and 4) one letter of reference (academic). Interviews may be conducted.

 

Send applications and questions to:

WFO Amarillo, TX

aaron.ward@noaa.gov

 

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