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Super Typhoon Bavi to Impact Guam and the Mariana Islands; Excessive Rainfall and Flooding Threat in the Mid-Atlantic

Catastrophic Super Typhoon Bavi's eyewall has reached Rota and is expected to bring dangerous winds, heavy rainfall and storm surge to Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. A Typhoon Warning remains in effect. Heavy to excessive rainfall will continue to bring a flooding threat from coastal Mid-Atlantic to southern New England through Monday. Read More >

 

National Weather Service Louisville 

 

Summer 2018 Student Volunteer Program

 

Typical student volunteers complete various research projects and other assigned tasks. Students also have the opportunity to learn about NWS forecast duties and operations. During severe weather, students assist with social media, gather storm reports, etc. Students may participate in storm damage surveys and other familiarization trips across central Kentucky and south-central Indiana as time and resources allow. Students also gain forecast and warning operations experience through shadowing NWS forecasters as well as receiving severe storm training through our Weather Event Simulator. 

Who:

  • Undergraduate meteorology or atmospheric science students

How to Apply: 

  • Complete the online application form

Volunteer Program Details: 

  • Unpaid volunteer experience
  • Summer 2018 (mid/late May through early/mid August 2018)
  • Up to 8 hours/week

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled college student
  • US Citizen

Applications due by Monday, March 5, 2018

Any questions can be emailed to Zack Taylor at zack.taylor@noaa.gov