Celebrating National Weatherperson's Day

The video celebrates National Weatherperson's Day, highlighting John Jeffries' contributions to weather observation. Meteorologist Scott Withers shares his experiences in weather reporting. Greg Romano from the National Weather Service discusses the history of weather forecasting, starting from 1774 with John Jeffries and the role of citizen scientists in collecting weather data. The video concludes with acknowledgments to contributors in the weather industry.

Why is National Weatherperson's Day celebrated on February 5th?

• It marks the start of the meteorological spring.

• It is John Jeffries' birthday, a pioneer in weather observation.

• It is the day the first weather satellite was launched.

• It is the anniversary of the first weather forecast.

Who was among the early citizen scientists involved in weather observation in the United States?

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Nikola Tesla

What technological advancement allowed weather observations to become forecasts?

• The creation of the weather balloon

• The invention of the telegraph

• The development of the internet

• The invention of the radio

What is the purpose of the Citizen Science program in weather forecasting?

• To replace professional meteorologists with volunteers

• To gather data for long-term climate records and improve forecasts

• To collect data for short-term weather predictions

• To provide entertainment for weather enthusiasts

How many citizen scientists are involved in the Co-op observer program?

• Approximately 10,000

• Approximately 8,700

• Approximately 5,000

• Approximately 1,000