AMS WeatherFest impacts future meteorologists

A Boy Scout looks over materials that might help him earn a merit badge.

Thousands of people crowded the New Orleans Convention Center for the American Meteorological Society's "WeatherFest" - a giant science fair focused on weather.

Susan Cobb hosted NSSL's booth and spoke with visitors of all ages including children, students, adults, grandparents and scout troops. The photo shows Boy Scouts who stopped to ask questions for their merit badge.

Common subjects were Hurricane Katrina and how it affected them, tornado safety tips, radar technology and how to become a meteorologist.