Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. 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.

Robert "Bud" Cox, Mount Vernon, KY (2016)
Nettie Bowling, Big Creek, KY (2000)
Homer Nolan, Baxter, KY (1980)

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.

Esther Childress, Mouthcard, KY (2015)
Robert Watts, Skyline, KY (2012)
Doris Lowe, Baxter, KY (2009)
Dewey Conn, Martin, KY (2008)
Charles Tucker, Buckhorn/Booneville, KY (2008)
Eula Skidmore, Slade, KY (2007)
J.D. Rogers, Monticello, KY (2005)
Robert "Bud" Cox, Mt. Vernon, KY (2004)
Roy Abbott, Somerset, KY (2000)
Rudy Young, Stearns, KY (2000)
Michael Brotzge, Skyline. KY (1999)
Harold Pilfrey, Quicksand, KY (1996)
Nettie Bowling, Big Creek, KY (1995)
Lorene Lewis, Pine Mountain, KY (1994)
William H. Fischer, Flemingsburg, KY (1974)
Homer Nolan, Baxter, KY (1973)

Family Heritage Award - This award is granted to a family for recognition of continuous cooperative observations of at least 75 years.

Nolan-Lowe Family, Baxter, KY (75 years, 2016)

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.

Rudy Young, Stearns, KY (30 year, 2013)
Major Sparks, Whitesburg, KY (15 year, 2012)
Dewey Lake, KY (50 year, 2012)
Doris Lowe, Baxter, KY (25 year, 2012)
Buckhorn Lake, KY (50 year, 2010)
Tom & Mrs. Westfall, Ivel, KY (30 year, 2007)
Rudy Young, Stearns, KY (25 year, 2006)
Robert "Bud" Cox, Mt. Vernon, KY (30 year, 2005)
Ramona Bowen, Whitesburg, KY (40 year, 2003)
Dewey Conn, Martin, KY (20 year)
Doris Lowe, Baxter, KY (10 year)
Larry McGeorge, Blackmont, KY
Charlie Tucker and Crew, Buckhorn Lake, KY
Nancy & Harold Kelly, Closplint, KY
Ester Childress, Fedscreek, KY (30 year)
Herky Robins, Fourmile, KY
Edith Caudill, Jeremiah, KY
Eddie Lundergan, Morehead, KY
Mike Brotzge & Robert Watts, Skyline, KY (20 year)
Seldon & Eula Skidmore, Slade, KY (15 year)
Philmore & Mona Bowen, Whitesburg, KY (30 year)

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Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

Cooperative Weather Observer Awards