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Thank you for your interest in becoming a News 8 Weather Watcher. Please fill out this form to apply. Our requirements are:

In the least, you must have a thermometer and a rain gauge. Other data, such as from a barometer, hygrometer, anemometer, wind vane, etc., are optional and welcome.

You agree to provide the most accurate observations possible by: a.) keeping your thermometer out of direct sunlight or near a surface that radiates heat (e.g. brick); b.) locating your rain gauge away from tall objects (e.g. trees, house, etc.) that might block rainfall from being collected; c.) contacting a News 8 meteorologist via e-mail for consultation if you are unsure.

You agree to post weather information at least once a day unless you are on vacation or otherwise just need to take the day off. We understand! But we'd like to consider your data reliable on a consistent, regular basis.

We can use your name, location and reported weather information on any of News 8's weather products, both cable

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Do you have any other type of weather training? Yes No

If Yes, please tell us about your training:

Do you have a thermometer? Yes No

Do you have a rain gauge? Yes No

Do you have a digital camera or web cam? Yes No

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Are you able to send News 8 weather conditions from your weather station at least once a day (vacations, etc. don�t count)? Yes No

Would you be able to do live on-air telephone interviews during normal weather days? Yes No

Would you be able to do live on-air telephone interviews during severe weather events? Yes No

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