Keys History & Discovery Center Presents…Lecture on Florida Keys Weather Forecasting History

ISLAMORADA, FL – Keys History & Discovery Center Presents…lecture series continues Wednesday, Feb. 23, with A History of Weather Forecasting in the Florida Keys by Jonathan Rizzo

Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service Florida Keys Office. Advanced registration is required.

The history of formal weather observing and forecasting in the Florida Keys began with the U.S. Lighthouse Board and the later establishment of Key West as the site one of the original 24 U.S. Signal Corps weather offices.  This presentation will cover critical milestones in our Nation’s operational weather services from its early days as the U.S. Signal Corps to today as the National Weather Service as they applied to the Florida Keys.  A survey of early weather forecaster experiences and early methods for observing weather will be shared in the form of historical photographs and anecdotes from early U.S. Weather Bureau officials.

For advanced registration, whether attending in person or virtual, go to www.KeysDiscovery.com/lectures. Registration for virtual participants can be made up to one hour before the start of the lecture. In-person registration closes on Tuesday, Feb. 22 to ensure adequate seating and appetizers. Doors to the Discovery Center open at 5:00 p.m., with the presentation beginning at 6 p.m. Cash bar and light appetizers available prior to presentation. Lectures are free for members. For non-members, cost for in-person is $10 and virtual participation is $5.

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