We are now hiring early-career meteorologists at most offices across the country! Through an improved, streamlined hiring process, eligible candidates will be entered into pools to be continually considered for vacancies.
Interested? Here’s what you need to know:
➡️This large hiring push is split between offices in the following three vacancy announcements on USAJobs:
Possible recruitment incentives: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/867259300
Eastern: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/867260400
Western: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/867260700
✅ You can apply to each vacancy group
✅ You can select multiple locations for each announcement
📝Applicants will be evaluated using a USA Hires assessment that could take 1-3 hours to complete, so plan accordingly!
⏳Closes September 30, 2026 - but apply early to increase your chances!
This week features triple-digit heat in the southwestern United States, with rain in eastern half of the country, beginning along the Gulf Coast followed by another round of wet weather from the Great Lakes through the East Coast.
Only two weeks of Weather101 left this season! Don't miss your chance for some free weather education before the summer!
Visit weather.gov/ohx/weather101 for the remaining list of classes until fall.
Are you ready for hurricane season? Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Understand your risk from hurricanes, and begin pre-season preparations now. Make sure you understand how to interpret forecasts and alerts, and know what to do before, during, and after a storm. Even if you feel ready, there may be additional things you could do or learn. noaa.gov/take-action-today, or visit the link in our bio.
A key part of hurricane preparedness is understanding the dangers that remain well after a storm. This is NOT the time to put your guard down. Nearly half of hurricane fatalities occur after the storm. noaa.gov/use-caution-after-storms, or visit the link in our bio.
@noaa isn't the only agency that has hurricane hunters, so do the @af_reserve_hurricane_hunters !
Did you know that the National Hurricane Center's track forecast of a landfalling tropical cyclone has a direct impact on the Weather Prediction Center's (WPC) rainfall forecast for the storm? This forecast depends on the Air Force Hurricane Hunters "fixing" the location of the storm's center of circulation.
Owen Shieh, the WCM at the NWS WPC, toured their WC-130J and talked with their Aerial Reconnaissance Weather Officers at the Hurricane Awareness Tour (HAT) this week.
Be prepared for hurricane season by knowing what to do during a storm. Whether you’ve evacuated or are sheltering in place, know what to expect from the hazards you may face. Remain vigilant, stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts and alerts, and continue to listen to local officials. noaa.gov/stay-protected-during-storms, or visit the link in our bio.
Do you know what to do when a storm threatens? Prepare for hurricane season by taking the time now to understand the actions needed when time is of the essence. noaa.gov/get-moving-when-storm-threatens, or visit the link in our bio.
As National Hurricane Preparedness Week continues, remember freshwater flooding due to heavy rainfall is the deadliest direct cause of tropical cyclone fatalities in the United States.
Flooding can occur far away from the coastline and well away from the center of the storm, so if you live in a flood-prone area, have a plan and stay aware this coming hurricane season!
Prepare for hurricane season by knowing how to understand forecasts. They can tell you a lot about what is expected, including the storm’s paths, rainfall amounts, wind speeds, and more. There is a lot of information available days ahead of a storm, and it is important to understand what it means. noaa.gov/understand-forecast-information
The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period. noaa.gov/prepare-before-hurricane-season
