Journalism Weather Notes
 The National Weather Service:
supplies the forecast; issues
warnings, watches, advisories.
 Why is weather important:
o What to wear
o Road safety
o School cancellations
o Travel issues
o Sports
o Personal safety
o Disasters
o Socialization
 Types of Weather
o Thunderstorms
o Hurricanes
o Tornadoes
o Tsunami *
o Volcanoes*
o Earthquakes *
 The above three are different
because:
 Usually make
international news
 Affect thousands/entire
countries
 Sometimes can’t get out of
their way to safety
 Billions in damages
o Blizzards
o Wildfires
 Forecast: day-to-day
o Temperature
o Humidity
o Air quality
o Cloudiness
o Precipitation
o Wind
 Weather forecaster is the official
title
o Meteorologist John Jones, a
forecaster with The National
Weather Service in Sterling,
 Blizzard: conditions must be at
least 35 mph winds, snow, and zero
visibility before a storm can be a
blizzard.
 Floods: crest is the highest point of
water during the flood. Should be
written as follows: The river will
crest at 30 feet, 20 feet above flood
stage.