National Weather Service Animated Tour
This video is intended give elementary age children an idea of what meteorologist at the National Weather Service do, and how the forecasts are made.
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NOAA National Weather Service
About the National Weather Service
Printable information sheet about the National Weather Service
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Owlie Storms Ahead Book
Learn more about dangerous weather and follow the warnings in this book. They may keep you, your family, and pets alive!
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When Thunder Roars Go Indoors
This graphic explains lightning safety.
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Dressing for Cold Weather
This graphic shows how to stay safe in cold temperatures.
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What Causes the Seasons?
This graphic shows the position of the earth around the sun throughout the year.
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Cloud Chart
There are ten basic cloud types arranged in three divisions based on the altitude at which they form. Low
level clouds are Cumulus, Cumulonimbus, Stratus, and Stratocumulus. Middle level clouds are Altocumulus, Altostratus and Nimbostratus. High level clouds are Cirrus, Cirrocumulus and Cirrostratus. Precipitation primarily occurs from Cumulus, Cumulonimbus and Nimbostratus.
Clouds Out My Window
Whether I’m outdoors or just looking outside, I like to observe the clouds. Each cloud is different and has a different story to tell. In this book, I’ll explain some of the basic cloud types and show you some of the clouds I’ve observed outside my window at the National Weather Service Office in Gray, Maine.
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