If it's Thursday Feb. 5, it's National Weatherman's Day
I know you're more than a little intrigued. Is it possible that there is a special day for your favorite
local weatherman? Yes, and it's coming up this week. For such an important holiday you would
think more people would know about it. Not one person in this newsroom knew about it. I actually
didn't know until someone told me last year. But thanks to the internet and my blog, it's about to
catch on, and hopefully down the road this will be a paid holiday, at least for weathermen and
weatherwomen. If you don't believe there's a day devoted to us, check out the links below. They all
attest to how important this day really is! The pressure to call it right day after day, work long
hours in snowstorms and hurricanes, and to never be wrong. Ok, that last one is pushing it. I had
a bad forecast a couple of years ago... ;-).
History of National Weatherman's Day
Thursday, February 5 is National Weatherman's Day, commemorating the birth of John
Jeffries in 1744. Jeffries, one of America's first weather observers, began taking daily weather
observations in Boston in 1774 and he took the first balloon observation in 1784. This is a
day to recognize the men and women who collectively provide Americans with the best
weather, water, and climate forecasts and warning services of any nation.
Many of us take weather information for granted. Turn on a light switch, you get light. Turn on
your television or radio, or check a web site and you get the weather forecast. It’s easy to
forget that around the clock, dedicated meteorologists and weathercasters are vigilantly
creating forecasts to help you plan your day, and issuing warnings to help keep you safe.
http://patients.about.com/b/2008/02/05/february-5-is-national-weathermans-day.htm
http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/February/weathermanday.htm
http://familycrafts.about.com/library/spdays/blfeb5th2.htm