
A storm over the southwest U.S. will shift east through Thursday while another Pacific storm pivots over the region Friday through the weekend. Widespread low elevation rain and high elevation snow showers are expected with each storm. Both storms will shift over the central U.S. with the first occurring tonight through Thursday and the second Saturday night into Monday. Flood Watches issued. Read More >
The National Weather Service awards observers for unusual and outstanding achievements in the field of meteorological observations. To be considered for an award an observer must usually have a long period of service as well as an exemplary record. We also recognize Cooperative Weather Observers with Length of Service Awards.
Thomas Jefferson Award - The highest award that the National Weather Service presents to Cooperative Weather Observers. Only five Jefferson awards are given annually across the entire nation.
John Campanius Holm Award - The second highest award that the National Weather Service presents to Cooperative Weather Observers. Twenty-five Holm Awards are given out annually across the nation.
Family Heritage Award - This award is granted to a family for recognition of continuous cooperative observations of at least 75 years.
Length of Service Award - The following individuals have received a length of service award from the National Weather Service in Jackson for their participation in the volunteer Cooperative Weather Observer program.