The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Paducah, Kentucky, invites all community Organizations, Agencies and Businesses to become Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassadors. 
Weather Ready Nation Ambassadors are leaders in their communities who serve to amplify and expand the reach of National Weather Service messages, including weather safety, seasonal weather information, climatology information, service changes, and other similar information. The Weather Ready Nation Ambassadors program is also a collaboration between the National Weather Service and community organizations to collaborate on building community resilience to extreme weather by providing information for better decision making.
We do not send daily weather or hazardous weather updates as part of our Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Program. Instead, we send information you can use and share with your partners, customers and stakeholders to help them in their extreme weather planning. Information we distribute through this program can be used in news stories, broadcasts, and other media you produce. As an added bonus of being a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, those Ambassadors in the NWS Paducah service area receive recognition on NWS Paducah's Twitter and Facebook pages upon joining the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can become an Ambassador? Any organization can become an Ambassador, from government agencies to faith-based organizations to media groups to privately-owned businesses. Anyone who wants to help others become better prepared for dangerous weather is welcome to apply. We do request that weather spotter organizations complete NWS Paducah's basic SKYWARN spotter course before applying. Learn more about our spotter training courses here.
What does my organization get out of it? As an Ambassador, we'll work with you to find how we can best work together to build a weather-ready nation. Every organization is unique, so whether you're a small library serving your local community or a large private business that caters to those who spend time outdoors, we'll share weather preparedness information with you to help us amplify our message and create resilient communities.
What are the guidelines of the Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Program? As a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, we expect you to be a positive force in the communities you serve. Additionally, we encourage you to share forecasts and safety information produced by the National Weather Service with attribution.
How do I learn more about the Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador program? The Weather-Ready Ambassador is a national initiative designed to prepare communities to respond to extreme weather, weather, and climate events. The devastating impacts of extreme events like record breaking snowfall, violent tornadoes, destructive hurricanes, widespread flooding, and devastating drought can be reduced by taking advanced action, which is why the Weather–Ready Nation initiative is so important. Visit the National Weather-Ready Ambassador website to learn more!
How does my organization become a Weather-Ready Ambassador? Becoming a WRN Ambassador is easy! Click here to complete a short application form. You will be notified via email once your application to become an Ambassador is approved.
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