Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Heat Spreads Across the West and Southern Plains

A couple of frontal boundaries will move east and south from the Plains to the Gulf and Atlantic coastlines. These boundaries will focus showers and thunderstorms through the weekend, with scattered severe thunderstorms from the Southern Plains and across the Gulf Coast states. Locally heavy rainfall may also occur, which may be welcome news across drought areas. Meanwhile, heat spreads westward. Read More >

Experience what a career in the National Weather Service entails!

Eligibility

College students entering their junior or senior year, or graduate students. Recent graduates will also be considered.
Those who demonstrate strong interest in a National Weather Service career.
Successful applicants will be subject to mandatory security and background checks.

Expectations/Outcomes

Gain familiarity with the process for generating routine NWS forecasts.
Experience and assist with real-time severe weather operations.
Participate in office outreach activities. NWS Flagstaff summer volunteers may have the opportunity to visit neighboring NWS offices in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and/or Tucson as well.

Schedule

The program will last for approximately 8-12 weeks in a window from mid-June through mid-August.
2-3 shifts per week, approximately 10 hours per week. Shifts will mostly be during weekdays, but some weekend shifts may be accommodated.

How to Apply

More details will be available once the application period begins, usually in the spring.
Note that this is an UNPAID position.

If you have any questions, contact by sending an email to or by calling .

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