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mother nature Keeping an eye on things Cooperative Observers: The backbone of our nation’s weather data. National Weather Service observers have stations at approximately 25-mile increments throughout the United States. This historic volunteer program involves more than 12,000 people. Openings are available in an area when a participant leaves the program. Most observers track high and low temperatures and precipitation. Equipment is installed and maintained by the Weather Service. Storm Spotters: Eyes on the sky when the weather gets bad. The National Weather Service Quad Cities office is expected to hold Storm Spotter training online this spring. Watch local media and check with the National Weather Service Quad Cities office for details. After completing training, the National Weather Service may call for storm spotters to make observations in the case of floods or other severe weather. CoCoRaHS: How much wet stuff? Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network is a network of volunteers around the country who report precipitation data used by the National Weather, meteorologists, agronomists and others. Observers buy a standardized rain gauge, go through a training and report precipitation daily, as they’re able. This program has the greatest need for additional local participants, according to Tim Gross of the National Weather Service Quad Cities office. – Sara Millhouse Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Weather forecasts and warnings depend on satellite imagery, in conjunction with real-time reports from observers on the ground. If you’re inclined to check your rain-gauge as often as you brush your teeth, you might want even want to get involved. Official observations are only part of the big weather picture, however. Shading in the details are local weather observers in our communities. Marty Murrell started reporting weather observations after he moved to a windblown 1920s farmhouse at the top of a hill by Charlotte. “I thought, there’s got to be a lot of pretty cool weather up in this place,” he said. “It’s pretty desolate.” Murrell lives in “Joe Brown’s old place,” as those in Charlotte know it. On Weather Underground, you can look up “Joe Brown’s station” to see current conditions at Murrell’s personal weather station. Besides Weather Underground, Murrell reports precipitation daily for Community Collaborative Rain Hail & Snow network (CoCoRaHS), a nonprofit that started in Colorado and now has thousands of volunteer precipitation observers. The National Weather Service and others use PROTECTION FOR YOUR FARM. AND YOUR FARM’S FUTURE. You’ve got big plans for the future and at American Family Insurance, we understand what it takes to make your dream a reality. Let’s talk about the protection your dream deserves. Pictured: Sandy Kloos with her family — Alen, Larson and Olivia. Sandy Kloos, Agent 108 E Platt St Maquoketa, IA 52060 Bus: (563) 652-4554 skloos@amfam.com American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. & Its Operating Companies, American Family Insurance Company, 6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783 ©2019 016630 – 04/19 – 12827974 92 Eastern Iowa Farmer | Spring 2021 eifarmer.com
mother nature “If nothing else, people need to be aware of the weather for their own health and safety. The National Weather Service doesn’t issue warnings just for fun, and it’s good for people to understand them.” — Marty Murrell Convenience Osterhaus Pharmacy CoCoRaHS data to forecast floods, hail, storms and more. Reporting every morning only takes a couple minutes, Murrell said. Furthermore, as a volunteer, he isn’t obligated to report anything. CoCoRaHS encourages reporting even when there’s no rainfall, but you can report multiday totals when you’re busy. Some snowbird observers skip the winter months entirely. Murrell said it’s easy to play a small part in weather reporting. “I’m not a weather geek like I read a lot of people are,” he said. “It’s just something to do and help a good cause, for both the weather service and CoCoRaHS.” Murrell is also a trained storm spotter with the National Weather Service. If you’re tempted to chase storms on your own, consider putting that adrenaline to good use. “For somebody to do that willy-nilly is pretty crazy really,” Murrell said. “You need to know where to position yourself. Directly in line isn’t going to give you a good view. On the sides or back side is a better vantage point.” As a spotter, Murrell has also been called in any style! At your locally owned pharmacy, we care about keeping you safe. The Covid-19 pandemic has made every day errands more difficult, but now you can use our easy drive-up window to pick up your prescriptions and talk to our pharmacists without ever leaving your vehicle — no matter what you drive! We care about your health! 918 W. Platt • Maquoketa • 652-5611 or 1-800-224-5611 to report on local flooding. Though Murrell was stuck at the office for August’s derecho, the windstorm was a devastating reminder for many to heed quickly-changing weather warnings. “If nothing else, people need to be aware of the weather for their own health and safety,” Murrell said. “The National Weather Service doesn’t issue warnings just for fun, and it’s good for people to understand them.” The National Weather Service typically holds storm spotter training in the spring. Keep an eye on local media for announcements. Another way to get involved is by joining the Coop program, explains meteorologist Tim Gross of the National Weather Service. These volunteer “cooperative observers” record temperature, precipitation and other weather data at approximately 25-mile increments across the U.S., using equipment installed and maintained by the National Weather Service. The program dates to 1890 and includes families that have been participants since it Pictured: Gary Drew using the drive through at Osterhaus Pharmacy. Meeting him outside is Matt Osterhaus. Jessie Johnson, Matt Osterhaus, Connie Connolly, Marilyn Osterhaus, Tammy Bullock, Angie Spannagel, and Amy Dunleavy eifarmer.com spring 2021 | Eastern Iowa Farmer 93
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