Do you get excited when storms roll in so you can see the cloud formations and lightning strikes? Do you like to track storms and forecast temperatures? Are you worried about climate change and the effects of future weather patterns? If you answered yes to any of these, then meteorology could be a great hobby for you to investigate.
Having knowledge of how weather works will give you a great appreciation for the impact it has on our environment and the reasons weather and our climate change over time. There are millions of amateur meteorologists who track storm patterns, temperature, rainfall and more, all from the comfort of their homes and for very little investment.
Getting up-to-date weather information has never been easier. From cable TV channels to your local weather station’s online websites, you can easily find up-to-date weather information and conditions. National websites like the National Weather Center provide a variety of tools and maps including radar, satellite, air quality, weather, water, and more.
To start learning about meteorology, you should first try to familiarize yourself with the above maps and terms. If you’re not sure what a certain map represents or how it relates to forecasting and meteorology, you can do additional research by searching the Internet or visiting your local library. There are also a number of weather-related forums that are frequented by professional and amateur meteorologists that can be a great resource. Additionally, TV weather channels can also be good resources for learning about weather and meteorology.
Many enthusiasts also like to track the weather from home so they have up-to-date information on exact conditions in their location. The local TV station may not be near you, so if you want a way to track the actual atmospheric and weather conditions in your exact backyard or location, you may want to consider a home weather station.
Home weather stations are useful for anyone looking for up-to-date information on weather and storm conditions. Your entry-level digital weather station will give you indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity information. You can also get stations that will give you statistics on wind direction, wind speed, amount of rain, wind chill and more. Many also allow weather forecasting and prediction and give severe weather alerts when they are coming.
If you are interested in nature and how the weather works and shapes the world, meteorology could be a great hobby or career for you. With so much information available, there has never been a better time to become a weather enthusiast and amateur meteorologist.
