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The National Weather Service needs your data!  Weather data is the cornerstone of the NWS climate, forecast, and warning programs. Without a firm foundation of accurate, timely, and reliable weather readings, forecasts and conclusions about climate can be skewed and faulty products can result.  Input from the public is welcomed!  You can help us by joining one of the programs listed below:

Program
 Level of Commitment Program
Info		 How to
Participate		 Where Does Your Info Go? More
Info
►CoCoRaHS Rainfall Network
 •Purchase standard 4" diameter rain gauge
•Enter data daily via web		 ⇒  ⇒ CoCoRaHS Page
Local CoCoRaHS Precip Summary
►NWS Cooperative Program •Official NWS climate network
•Limited number of sites
•Long term commitment desired
•Daily readings entered via website or phone

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 ⇒ NCDC Database
Regional Temp & Precip Table
►Citizen Weather Observer Program •Purchase & install web-enabled weather station
•Keep station on & connected to internet
•Can be installed in home, business, or school		 ⇒ ⇒ MADIS Observation Database
Local NWS Observation Database
Additional Databases (optional)
CWOP Guide
(2.4Mb PDF)
►Skywarn Storm Spotter •Attend spotter training class
•Report significant weather by phone or web form		 ⇒ Local Storm Reports
SPC Database
►Online Storm Report •Report significant weather by web form ⇒ Local Storm Reports
SPC Database
►Online Marine Report  •Report marine weather conditions by web form ⇒ Internal NWS Use
►Twitter
•Send brief significant weather report via Twitter ⇒ Internal NWS Webpage

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