Basic Understanding of Weather - Weather Observing Course (Chapter 1)

Introductory video from the Weather Observation Course offered by Smalltown Weather. This lecture provides a basic understanding of basic meteorology and how the National Weather Service works.

[ksuwild]

I’m a flight instructor and weather has always been my weakest and least confident field of study regarding aviation. This lecture pulled a lot of things together for me in a way I didn’t think of before.

[athenamarina]

I love all the different reasons why people are here! Very cool. I’m just interested in this so I’m learning everything I can :D

[Matt-dgue]

I'm a Blackhawk pilot for the Army and this was a phenomenonal wx review! I appreciate the hell out of you Airforce meteos, couldn't do it without your direction!

[Donteatacowman]

Oh oh, I have a mnemonic for #5 on the quiz! High pressure is clockwise, so the numbers on the clock are going higher. Vs low pressure is counter-clockwise, so the numbers are getting lower.

[icyhero]

I'm literally just a nerd trying to get a basic understanding of weather for dungeons and dragons.

[dymondzncurlz]

Never in my entire life of studying my lesson plans did I think that I would run into another Schreiber!!!
Made my day!

[aerozg]

I am a hang glider pilot and now studying to take my PPL exams, this was a really compelling presentation and some concepts are much more clear now, thank you for sharing!

[Neotheaterr]

Thank you so much, Dan. I am an aspiring Meteorology student and I have always had a passion for weather. This really helps me. God bless.

[kennyw]

I lived in Alaska. I remember one day in Kanakanak when the temperature went from -40 to +40 in ~2 hours. I also worked for an oil company in Prudhoe Bay. Talk about weather extremes, none more so than in the Arctic, as well as the dancing auroras visible during the winter months. Needless to say, aviation weather in Alaska is first and foremost, as everyone is affected by the weather. Great presentation, thank you.

[maydayable]

as a trainee flight dispatcher, i have know more in-depth and knowledge from you. Thank you for the awesome lecture.

[tinkerlynch]

Totally stumbled on this by accident...glad I did !!! Looking forward to layering more knowledge on top of this. Being prepared and armed with understanding is far better than cleaning up the aftermath. Thanks !!! (Streeter ND)

[Valeriya]

Dan, that's a great lecture. Makes me actually go and pursue the Meteorology program. :) I learnt a lot from you. Thanks a lot.

[DustinFette]

Im from Prescott Az. Crazy to stumble upon this video and see Embry Riddle.

[oo-jd-oo]

I am just an ordinary layman that likes the weather... I'm 47 yo male but I've liked the weather all my life. I've been a hurricane chaser from home since 2004 I always liked thunderstorms. they're actually calming to me as long as they're not too severe ha ha. Although I used to like the adrenaline of severe weather because you're constantly watching for tornadoes although we didn't really get that many where I'm from in Ohio but we have had a couple. One of which was the 1999 Blue Ash Ohio tornado and I wasn't living at my mom's anymore but it damaged homes about a block away from her and it happened in the overnight hours so that was even more scary. It's also not far away from Xenia OH where the 1974 F5 tornado hit

[mikefromflorida]

Great video, and thank you for not talking over music like so many others do.

[snakethepeg]

Great teacher. I knew he was gonna be first thing he said he's "honored to be a teacher"

[ryanking]

I don’t know why this is all so interesting to me but I’m loving it

[blessednotstressed]

Cont.... At first I didn't think I would be interested but the way it was presented in a simple way with pictures and examples helped me to have a better appreciation for the subject. Thanks again...an OTR driver, Arica

[nekroangel]

Thank you, im studying to get my offshore ticket and this video has helped me a lot to understand this topic!

[GORRILOTHEGORILLA]

I’m a middle schooler and I’ve been thinking about being a meteorologist! Thanks!