Parents often fret over what their children can do on a rainy day. The National Weather Service has an answer: The Young Meteorologist Program. The offering is described this way:
“PLAN!T NOW’s Young Meteorologist Program takes you on a severe weather preparedness adventure where you’ll encounter lightning, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and winter storms – all while learning about severe weather science and safety.”
“Developed in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Weather Service and the National Education Association, the Young Meteorologist Program offers a safe, non-threatening learning environment that shows kids what they need to do to prepare now to protect themselves and help their families when a real storm comes. The Young Meteorologist Program centerpiece is an interactive online game featuring a 21st-century Owlie, a junior data collector for the Weather Center, who helps kids learn more about and get prepared for dealing with real life severe weather and natural hazards.”
