Weather spotting

Weather spotting is the practice of observing and reporting weather conditions, particularly severe weather phenomena such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, and floods. Spotters typically provide real-time information to meteorological agencies, such as the National Weather Service (NWS) in the United States, to help improve the accuracy and timeliness of weather alerts and warnings. Weather spotters often work as part of volunteer programs, where trained individuals monitor conditions in their local area and report their observations.