Unique Experiences

Item Description

The weather never stops, and neither do the staff at the National Weather Service Office in Tampa Bay.  Be ready for Hurricane Season with this package from the experts at the NOAA National Weather Service!

Have you ever wondered what life is like for a working meteorologist? Here's your opportunity to learn more! Perfect for anyone considering a career in meteorology or simply interested in learning more about Florida's weather.

This NOAA National Weather Service package includes your choice of a one-on-one tour of the National Weather Service facility OR a full day job-shadowing experience with a NWS meteorologist.

Learn about different aspects of the NWS mission, weather safety, weather forecasting, and data collection activities. See a demonstration of the Advanced Weather Information Processing System that NWS meteorologists use to issue forecasts and warnings and a demonstration and explanation of weather balloons and NWS Doppler Radar.

Package also includes:

• Pocket NOAA Weather Radio: The NOAA Weather Radio is an essential item for every home and business, providing immediate notification of severe weather and marine warnings, civil emergency messages, AMBER Alerts and other emergency notifications in addition to routine weather observations and forecasts.
• Official NOAA 4” diameter rain gauge
• Official NOAA big and small cloud charts

The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies, the private sector, the public, and the global community.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a scientific agency providing information and data about life on earth, our oceans, atmosphere, and the Nation's living marine resources. NOAA's programs range from marine sanctuaries, environmental satellites, global climate change, and ocean exploration initiatives to climate, weather, and water services. NOAA's Mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation's economic, social, and environmental needs.

Item Special Note

Winning bidder must pay for postage and shipping of the item(s) or pick them up at the St. Petersburg Times downtown St. Petersburg Bureau, 490 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

Winning bidder must provide his/her own transportation to and from the National Weather Service – Tampa Bay Area office, located at 2525 14th Ave SE, Ruskin, FL 33570.