The service assessment following the Colorado Front Range event suggested forming a team to ensure WFO forecasters have sufficient knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality hydrologic forecast and warning service.

If your office does not have a Hydrology Team, work with the management team to develop one.

Read Section 1 Introduction and Section 2 Staff Responsibilities of NWSI 10-921 Weather Forecast Office Hydrologic Operations and for an overview of the specific responsibilities for operational staff.

Strategy

Assess the strengths of people in the office. Obtain input from the management team and lead forecasters. Select team member based on effective communication skills.

Benefits

Instructions: Click each of the images to learn more about the benefits to the office, the individual, and stakeholders.

Reference: The Record Front Range and Eastern Colorado Floods of September 11-17, 2013