How this smartphone app helps the National Weather Service

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If you didn't already know, the power to help weather agencies squarely rests in the palm of your hand. mPING is a free app available that collects public weather reports based on current observations.

Did you know that you can help the National Weather Service keep tabs on The City's dynamic weather? All it takes is your phone.

While meteorologists and other scientists work to predict future weather patterns, the general public can offer some assistance by logging their current observations. To get started, prospective"citizen scientists" should download the mPING app. You can observe and report to the National Weather Service the type of precipitation or weather in your area.

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