Question for people who work or have worked at anything associated with NOAA, such as the NWS?

Question

What is it like? I heard that its a great experience, but it can get pretty rough when there's a major weather event taking place. Its something I'm rather curious about. I hope to see detailed answers from the NOAA people in the weather category.

Answer 1

It is a pretty rewarding job to have.  As you inferred, there are times when it is very hectic and stressful, trying to put out the best forecast one can, knowing that decisions are being made based on that forecast.  It's really nice when the expected event turns out pretty much as expected, and difficult when something unexpected occurs which makes the forecast go wrong.  But the job is overall very nice though it usually involves shift work, which is hard on the body sometimes.