Help children learn about important community helpers in a calm and fun environment, so when an emergency strikes, they will understand who to look for and how to help. Meet a Meteorologist. Learn more about how Meteorologists serve our...

If a crisis has occurred in your community, reassure children that adults are working to keep them safe. Weather emergencies can be sudden, but Meteorologists are watching out for you. Also included are printable resources to practice...

Dive deeper into a meteorologist's career and find out how this Helper assists in emergency situations. Make A Plan: Download, print and complete these resources to practice emergency preparedness in your home or classroom. [2:35]

Join an NOAA scientist and learn how the National Weather Service forecasts the weather. Find out how meteorologists rely on observations, computer models, and advanced technology when determining a forecast. [7:13]

See an interview with a high school senior who wants to study to become a meteorologist. She is working with her local National Weather Service office to find out what she will need to do to realize her dream. [3:00]

See how weather forecasting and weather research are conducted using weather balloons. Find out how these floating instruments work, and what scientific the data they send back to meteorologists. [4:44]

Explore what meteorologists do. Discover how they use doppler radar to measure the wind speed of a tornado.