
Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. 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.