Scattered showers and thunderstorms across the Southern U.S. into the Mid-Atlantic could bring a localized flooding threat Friday into the weekend. The heaviest rainfall is expected across the eastern Carolinas on Friday. Heat will continue over the northern Plains and portions of the upper Midwest Friday. Most areas will see relief from the heat by the weekend. Read More >
Amarillo, TX
Weather Forecast Office
![]() CoCoRaHS in Residents of Texas and Oklahoma are encouraged to participate as volunteer weather observers by measuring rain, snow, and hail through the CoCoRaHS Program. What is CoCoRaHS? CoCoRaHS began at the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University in 1998 in response to the damaging Fort Collins flood in 1997.
How can I help? The CoCoRaHS network is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to report rainfall, snowfall and hail information. You can let the National Weather Service, media, researchers, farmers, emergency managers, and a wide range of other users know how much rain, hail, or snow was observed in your backyard or schoolyard by joining the program. If you would like to contribute valuable precipitation information unique to your location, then this program is for you! Observers record precipitation information using the recommended 4-inch rain gauge and enter their observations onto the CoCoRaHS webpage. This program will help a variety of users view and study the variability of precipitation across Texas and Oklahoma. The accumulated precipitation data will be available to anyone using the web. Become a piece of the meteorological puzzle and join the other 10,000 plus volunteers from across the nation by becoming a CoCoRaHS observer. Please visit the CoCoRaHS website to learn more about the program. You can click on the "Join CoCoRaHS" link to become an observer. Then go through the on-line training to be on your way to become a part of the meteorological community. Is training available? Online training is available at the national CoCoRaHS training webpage. How do I get more information? If you have any questions please contact: Thanks for your interest in CoCoRaHS!! |
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Amarillo, TX
1900 English Road
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 335-1121
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