American Meteorological Society Board of Broadcast Meteorology
Weathercaster Evaluation Form

This is a reformatted version of the actual form that fits on one page.
Other than the formatting, this is the same form in use as of 6 July 1999.
Applicants should make sure that the answer to every question is "Yes"
except the very last question regarding a clear failure to communicate.

TV ð Radio ð

Applicant Name__________________________ Program Dates_________________________________

Call Letters_____________________________ City & State___________________________________

Permissible scoring: 4.0 Outstanding 3.5 Excellent 3.0 Good 2.5 Satisfactory 2.0 Substandard 1.0 Unsatisfactory
[2.5 is the minimum passing grade in each category]

Technical Competence:

Y N Are the meteorological graphics and displays (maps, charts, satellite, radar, etc.) correctly and clearly displayed and annotated? [N/A for Radio]

Y N Are the words, descriptive terms, and phrases used in describing the technical concepts of the science appropriate, explained, and useful?

Y N In considering the intent of the broadcast event, is sufficient information provided to complete a scientifically-based scenario?

Y N Does the technical information meet accepted concepts for usage and applicability?

Y N Is the science both defined and adequately served?

Comments:

Score:

Informational Value:

Y N Is there genuine chronological continuity to the weather scene?

Y N Is historical and climatological accuracy and completeness demonstrated?

Y N Does the final product provide sufficient indication of the future weather expectations?

Comments:

Score:

Explanatory Value:

Y N Is there explanation about what is happening and why the atmosphere is in a particular state?

Y N Is there logic in references to future conditions and for what reasons they will occur?

Y N Do the explanations demonstrate an intimate knowledge of the science?

Y N Is the viewer/listener left with a clearer understanding of the processes that produce atmospheric variations, and the rationale for specific forecasts?

Comments: 

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Communications Skills:

Y N Is the candidate's physical presence (dress, demeanor, personality) satisfactory? [N/A for Radio]

Y N Are the candidate's gestures (movement, body language, and personality) satisfactory? [N/A for Radio]

Y N Is the candidate's speech (grammar, speech pattern, vocal variety, and diction) satisfactory?

Y N Does the candidate demonstrate a clear failure to communicate?

Comments:

Score:

I certify that I am aware of no conflict of interest between myself and the applicant whose weathercast I have evaluated:

Evaluator's Name___________________ Signature_____________________ Date____________