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Forensic Meteorologists

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Many forensic meteorologists work a standard, Monday-through Friday workweek, but they may need to work at night and on weekends to gather evidence, including visiting the site of a vehicle crash or other accident.

A career as forensic meteorologist can be both rewarding and stressful. It can be rewarding to gather and assess data and use one’s meteorological expertise to determine weather conditions before an accident or other event. This is a good career for people who like to conduct research in order to reach science-based conclusions. But it can be very stressful to testify in a courtroom regarding your findings. Forensic meteorologists often face harsh questioning by attorneys, who seek to discredit and/or shed doubt on their findings. As a result, it takes a confident person with strong communication skills—and a “thick skin”—to be successful in this career.

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