JT wrote:
Good evening, everyone.

David - why not put a basic weather instruction page/blog on this site, include terminology, for neophytes so that no one feels "below the curve"?
I think this may make this site more attractive to people that aren't fluent in "weatherese" .
10/05/09 08:03 PM EDT

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This is for anyone who desires to learn a little bit more about weather. I have two links to get you started. The first link is a good overview on weather without feeling like I just put you in a classroom. The second link will enable you, if you so desire, to learn all you want to learn about weather.

CLICK HERE for Link # 1
Jack Williams, a science writer from USA Today, has recently published a book called The AMS Weather Book. The Ultimate Guide To America's Weather. He spoke at the Broadcaster Workshop at the National Weather Association in Norfolk, VA. Chapter summaries of his book can be found on his website or you can buy a hardcopy to have for reference later.

CLICK HERE for Link # 2
Professional development at your fingertips. Introducing meteorology education through the COMET program. COMET stands for Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education and Training. This is a group effort through the National Weather Service, Navy, Air Force and UCAR. They now have 100,000 users worldwide (and they are growing !)

These modules and courses, which you can download to your desktop, often include a quiz or a test at the end of each topic. It is a great tool to have if you want to learn something new about weather or to brush up on a subject that you may have forgotten. The best part ? It's FREE to use. Enjoy !

David

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While the URL may be different, the weather blog and its cutting-edge content will stay the same. From now until November 1st, I want to use this blog as a brainstorming tool. Give me ideas on what you want to see. There have been some great suggestions made by you so far. Keep them coming.

Since opportunity is what you make of it, the next couple of days are going to be fun. It will give us a chance to learn more about each other, share videos, and tell stories.

It will also give me a chance to re-charge my battery, so to speak, and explore new opportunities.

By the time November arrives, I will have
my long-range winter forecast
Thanks for joining me.