{"id":459303,"date":"2026-10-07T17:58:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T17:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/459303\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T17:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T17:58:09","slug":"join-nws-as-a-volunteer-weather-observer-in-west-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/459303\/","title":{"rendered":"Join NWS As A Volunteer Weather Observer In West Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a weather geek? Do you constantly check your phone or computer for the latest forecasts in your area? Yeah, me too. That&#8217;s why I was shocked to see that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">National Weather Service<\/a> is asking citizens right here in West Texas for help in taking daily weather observations through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/coop\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cooperative Observer Program<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are a few guidelines that need to be met before we can all go ahead and apply.<\/p>\n<p>What is the Cooperative Observer Program?<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m so glad you asked! It&#8217;s not just me who hasn&#8217;t heard of it. The National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Program is a network built up of over 8,700 volunteers who gather weather data from their farms or in urban areas or National Parks.<\/p>\n<p>Get this: the program was first created way back in 1890 with the core mission of tracking any changes in the climate patterns that nearby residents need to know by providing 24-hour, real-time data.<\/p>\n<p>As a volunteer for the Coop program, you would be responsible for electronically sending the recorded temperatures and precipitation totals to the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n<p>If you really want to score extra points, many volunteer observers also contribute evaporation and soil temperatures from their properties. Oh, and don&#8217;t worry if you don&#8217;t have the necessary instruments for gathering these data\u2014the National Weather Service will help you out by either providing what you need or by pointing you in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>You can learn more about the Cooperative Observer Program by visiting their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/coop\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">webpage\u00a0<\/a>from the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n<p>How to Become an Observer<\/p>\n<p>In order to be eligible to apply for a volunteer position with the National Weather Service, there are a few requirements. Are you ready? You must currently live in either Tahoka or Brownfield&#8230; that&#8217;s it.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on applying, send an email to <a href=\"https:\/\/kfyo.com\/nws-cooperative-observer-west-texas\/mailto:sr-lub.webmaster@noaa.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sr-lub.webmaster@noaa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Delicious Local Food Booths at Lubbock\u2019s South Plains Fair 2026<\/p>\n<p>A look at all the local food barns, booths, and stalls at the 2026 South Plains Fair. These all benefit local charities, sports orginzations, and churches. Note: Some booths were not yet open because it was early on preview night. <\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Renee Raven<\/p>\n<p>Lubbock Restaurants That Closed in 2026 (So Far) <\/p>\n<p>From fast food to mom-and-pops, and from upscale to a breakfast burrito favorite, here is a look at Lubbock restaurants that have closed so far this year.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Renee Raven<\/p>\n<p>9 Beautiful Lubbock Parks To Stroll Through To Burn Off Pesky Calories<\/p>\n<p>These are some really great places to burn calories and enjoy nature in Lubbock.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Chrissy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Are you a weather geek? 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