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Last Answer on December 24, 2019

Do you get offended when people call you a weatherman when you're a meteorologist?

Asked by XOXO over 12 years ago

Personally, no, but I do think some do. I'm just happy anyone notices!

Does it snow a lot in Virginia beach area. Also how cold does it get in Virginia becah.

Asked by brian almost 11 years ago

Hi, Brian. Being so close to the coast is doesn't snow in Virginia Beach as much as father inland, but it does happen. You can find out more about the climatology here: http://www.weather.gov/akq/

Thanks!

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I need help, please give me a research topic (anything about meteorology), that is easy to conduct.

Asked by knnnnnnnnnn over 11 years ago

Tough to answer without knowing more about the assignment. You could track forecast temperatures and compare them to actual readings for a period of time. Good luck!

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Hello Kevin,

I am 37 and I am finding my interest to be a TV Host. Am I too late to start to do this and if not where do I start. Thank you.

Asked by New over 10 years ago

Hi, please forgive the delayed response. Not knowing what type of "host" you would like to be, I would suggest you look for a job, or even better, an internship, at one of the television stations in your city. And, no, 37 is not too old! Good luck! Keep us posted.

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What is a tube of wind called? This tube was 100 to 200 yards wide, 2 to 3 miles long and moving at 130 plus miles per hour. I would like to know what it is called!

Asked by James Browne almost 12 years ago

What part of the country, James? There is something that occurs in the mountains called a rotor or mountain wave. My undertanding is that these can be very dangerous to aircraft. Best guess without seeing a picture. Thanks.

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Are the people who report the weather and the ones who decide what should be said the same people? Or is there a meteorologist who writes the script for the reporter? Thanks.

Asked by John over 11 years ago

Well...yes. It actually depends on the station and the individual. I would say that most of us develop a forecast of our own from data provided mainly from NOAA as well as other agencies. Some will use the forecast generated at the local National Weather Service and a few others may have a forecast provided by a private forecast service. Thanks

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I'm going to be rising senior in high school next year which means the college application season is right around the corner. I was curious do I necessarily need to major in meteorology to become a meteorologist. Can I major in Environmental Science?

Asked by Nathan Alvarez about 10 years ago

Good question, Nathan. It would be somewhat dependent on what you think you might like to do. If you are interested in working for the National Weather Service, private industry, or doing research, I would say yes, go for the degree. By contrast there are a number of people in TV who do not have specific degrees in meteorology. Research schools carefully. Places like the University of Oklahoma are very heavy on math and geared toward research. Mississippi State has a TV program. Whatever your goal a degree will help. Good luck!

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Do you get offended when people call you a weatherman when you're a meteorologist?

Does it snow a lot in Virginia beach area. Also how cold does it get in Virginia becah.

I need help, please give me a research topic (anything about meteorology), that is easy to conduct.

Hello Kevin,

I am 37 and I am finding my interest to be a TV Host. Am I too late to start to do this and if not where do I start. Thank you.

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What is a tube of wind called? This tube was 100 to 200 yards wide, 2 to 3 miles long and moving at 130 plus miles per hour. I would like to know what it is called!

Hi,
Are the people who report the weather and the ones who decide what should be said the same people? Or is there a meteorologist who writes the script for the reporter? Thanks.

I'm going to be rising senior in high school next year which means the college application season is right around the corner. I was curious do I necessarily need to major in meteorology to become a meteorologist. Can I major in Environmental Science?

TV Meteorologist

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Do you get offended when people call you a weatherman when you're a meteorologist?

Does it snow a lot in Virginia beach area. Also how cold does it get in Virginia becah.

I need help, please give me a research topic (anything about meteorology), that is easy to conduct.

Hello Kevin,I am 37 and I am finding my interest to be a TV Host. Am I too late to start to do this and if not where do I start. Thank you.

Also on Jobstr...

What is a tube of wind called? This tube was 100 to 200 yards wide, 2 to 3 miles long and moving at 130 plus miles per hour. I would like to know what it is called!

Hi,Are the people who report the weather and the ones who decide what should be said the same people? Or is there a meteorologist who writes the script for the reporter? Thanks.

I'm going to be rising senior in high school next year which means the college application season is right around the corner. I was curious do I necessarily need to major in meteorology to become a meteorologist. Can I major in Environmental Science?

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Hello Kevin,

I am 37 and I am finding my interest to be a TV Host. Am I too late to start to do this and if not where do I start. Thank you.

Hi,
Are the people who report the weather and the ones who decide what should be said the same people? Or is there a meteorologist who writes the script for the reporter? Thanks.