Description
Analyze, model, and communicate weather and climate information by interpreting data from surface and upper-air stations, satellites, radar, and numerical models; produce forecasts, advisories, and warnings for the public and specialized users, and support research that improves prediction and understanding of atmospheric processes.
- • Produce weather reports and show elements for broadcast using graphics software.
- • Apply meteorological expertise to risk management, hazard mitigation, and environmental compliance.
- • Broadcast current conditions, forecasts, and severe weather warnings via TV, radio, web, and social media.
- • Acquire and quality-control data from surface and upper-air stations, satellites, radar, and buoys.
- • Prepare and deliver forecasts and briefings for government, industry, aviation, marine, and emergency management.
- • Launch and track weather balloons to measure upper-air winds, temperature, and humidity.
- • Lead or coordinate forecasting operations at weather offices or broadcast stations.
- • Conduct numerical weather prediction and climate simulations to analyze patterns.
- • Design or refine methods and tools for meteorological data collection and remote sensing.
- • Analyze climate and weather datasets using data assimilation, statistical methods, and numerical modeling.
- • Perform wind resource assessment and validation studies for energy or infrastructure planning.
- • Create maps and graphics to visualize current, historical, and projected weather and climate.
- • Assess regional impacts of climate change and extreme events.
- • Integrate environmental data to produce short- and long-range outlooks.
- • Prepare technical reports, advisories, and scientific articles on atmospheric conditions and findings.
- • Research effects of pollution, wildfires, or industrial activities on air quality and weather.
- • Collaborate with agencies, emergency managers, and researchers on forecast interpretation and warnings.
- • Develop and maintain scripts or applications to ingest, analyze, and present meteorological information.
- • Provide public outreach, interviews, and Q&A on weather and climate topics.
- • Train staff, interns, or partners on forecasting tools, procedures, and communication.
- • Interpret model output, observations, and remote-sensing products to issue timely forecasts and alerts.
- • Conduct research to improve understanding of storm dynamics, precipitation, or boundary-layer processes.
- • Evaluate forecast performance and implement process improvements.
- • Support incident response for severe weather, aviation hazards, fire weather, or tropical systems.
- • Maintain situational awareness and update products during rapidly evolving events.
- • Participate in rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as operational needs require.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
