WXNewsGal Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and could use some advice. I'm a broadcast journalist considering a move over to the weather world because I'm so passionate about it. With that said, I want to start studying the art of forecasting and the language and techniques that go along with meteorology before I make the official switch over. I'm looking for very basic weather explanations at this point. Any advice as to the best way to get my feet wet would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellinwood Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and could use some advice. I'm a broadcast journalist considering a move over to the weather world because I'm so passionate about it. With that said, I want to start studying the art of forecasting and the language and techniques that go along with meteorology before I make the official switch over. I'm looking for very basic weather explanations at this point. Any advice as to the best way to get my feet wet would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Are you looking to go into broadcast meteorology (strictly TV/radio), or are you looking to switch over to a full-on Atmospheric Science B.S. degree? The one key question you must ask yourself when considering making the transition is "doing I really want this as a career, or is this strictly hobby material?" The best way to start learning the basics, besides reading this forum and reading other material online, is to take a basic weather course (101 or a forecasting course) at your university to use as a gauge as to how much you really want to be involved in weather in addition to picking up on the basics. Read discussions from here and from the NWS (usually the Area Forecast Discussion, or AFD) and do a google search for terms that you don't know as they pop up in the discussion... or just ask on here. A good thread to read through (though quite long) is the "Reconsider majoring in meteorology!" thread, as it has a lot of insight into the field of professional weather forecasting and its ups and downs: http://www.americanw...in-meteorology/ There is also a recently-added Meteorology 101 sub-forum that you can read and ask questions on: http://www.americanw...eteorology-101/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice1972 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Welcome......I don't intend to go "into" meteorology but I'll say that this forum alone is a huge resource of expert knowledge and good discussion on just about anything you could encounter weather wise.....from basics to model interpretation and storm tracking......I am addicted to it and would literally die if it went away......sometimes I think about changing careers but get nervous my passion may wane if it became my job but maybe.....read here a lot and follow links provided too.....that Meteorology 101 subforum is good too.....again welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Wood Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 https://www.meted.ucar.edu/index.php UCAR's MetEd is a great resource to learn about the art of forecasting. You have to sign up, but it's completely free of charge. It's been a great help to me as I polish my forecasting skills for the insurance company I work for. A great book for an introduction into weather patterns and subsequent severe weather is "Severe & Hazardous Weather". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NittanyWx Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and could use some advice. I'm a broadcast journalist considering a move over to the weather world because I'm so passionate about it. With that said, I want to start studying the art of forecasting and the language and techniques that go along with meteorology before I make the official switch over. I'm looking for very basic weather explanations at this point. Any advice as to the best way to get my feet wet would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Forecasting is a science as much as it is an art. If this is a career move, I'd recommend a degree in meteorology, or at least start taking some atmospheric science classes...thermodynamics, synoptic meteo, mesoscale meteo, etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amped Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Just look over the basic topics, Sever Weather Winter Weather Tropical Weather Boring weather The later is the one that occurs most often, but it makes the other ones special. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isohume Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Weather forecasting is highly subjective and something that is learned and improved upon through experience and training. What works for one person may not work for another. In any case...it sounds like you want an intro to the basics, on which there are many good books out there. One that is great for novices and covers many angles and terms of basic weather forecasting is Tim Vasquez's Weather Analysis and Forecasting Handbook. http://www.weathergraphics.com/waf/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerWXman Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Probably the best site on the web for basic knowledge: http://www.theweatherprediction.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WXNewsGal Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Thank you all so much for your great advice! I will absolutely look into all of these great sources. Happy New Year to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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