The Valet Crew is a volunteer community that reports real
conditions from the ground. Radar shows the storm; you show the truth. When a
WeatherValet Meteorologist needs eyes somewhere, they ask the Crew.
Text Message · today 4:12 PM
Mission from Chris, WeatherValet Meteorologist:
Has the rain changed over to snow at your location?
All snow here, Atwood KS. Sticking on the grass.
That is exactly what we needed. Your report just helped us
message 14 neighbors. Thank you.
How it works
1
A Meteorologist asks.
When weather is doing something near you, you may get a Mission by text: one
plain question, signed with a real name. Some weeks there are none.
2
You answer with what you see.
Reply to the text, or use the Crew page with its live radar map. Your town and
state, a few words, a photo if you have one.
3
Your report reaches real people.
A Meteorologist reads it and uses it to message neighbors in the storm's path.
You'll know when your report helped.
What you get
The Crew map. Live radar with Crew
reports pinned across the country. See what's heading your way, and what other
members are saying about the storm that's coming for them.
The truth, both ways. It's free. It's not a product, and
it's always in beta. We won't pretend otherwise, and we won't waste your
phone: every message you get was typed by a human with a name.
Join the Crew
We'll text you when a Meteorologist has a real question for
your area, usually a few times a month, sometimes not at all. Message and data
rates may apply. Reply STOP any time to leave.
Straight answers
Is this a job?
No. No pay, no schedule, no quota. You look out the window when asked and
tell the truth about what you see.
How often will you text me?
Only when a Meteorologist has a real question for your area. In quiet
weather, that can be zero.
Do I need an app?
There is no app. Texts, and one webpage with the map. Works on any phone.
Can I quit?
Reply STOP to any message, any time. No questions, no guilt.