A professional who analyzes and interprets meteorological data gathered by surface and upper-air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other users. Responsibilities include:

• Studies and interprets synoptic reports, maps, photographs, and prognostic charts to predict long and short range weather conditions.
• Operates computer graphic equipment to produce weather reports and maps for analysis, distribution to users, or for use in televised weather broadcast.
• Issues hurricane and other severe weather warnings.
• May broadcast weather forecast over television or radio.
• May prepare special forecasts and briefings for particular audiences, such as those involved in air and sea transportation, agriculture, fire prevention, air-pollution control, and school groups.
• May direct forecasting services at weather station, or at radio or television broadcasting facility.
• May conduct basic or applied research in meteorology.
• May establish and staff weather observation stations.