Weather service needs local rainfall observers

The National Weather Service is looking for volunteer weather watchers in several area counties to help gather precipitation information.

According to the agency, ideally each county should have a minimum of 10 precipitation observers. However, the number of volunteers in Jackson, Jennings and Jefferson counties have dropped to three or less.

Volunteers will gather data for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network project. The only requirements are access to the internet to file reports, owning an approved rain gauge and having an enthusiasm for reporting weather conditions.

To take part you must submit an application and take part in an online training seminar, either live or pre-recorded.

The precipitation observer program in Indiana is made possible by the Indiana State Climate Office at Purdue University and the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.

You can find a link for more information here: https://www.weather.gov/ind/incocorahs