Interested in joining the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network (CoCoRaHS)? Volunteers need internet access, an approved rain gauge, a flat site with good rainfall exposure, and a willingness to enter daily rainfall totals, according to the organization.
Rain gauges can be ordered online at Weather Your Way. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up and contribute to weather data collection efforts.
Participation helps improve weather forecasts and climate data for communities across the country. No prior experience is necessary to become a valuable part of the network.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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