February Observances
In commemoration of American Heart Month: Which day of the week are heart attacks most common?
Who is known for refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery Alabama?
Who is Rosa Parks?
National Drink Wine Day falls on the same day as this mid-week holiday this year.
In December of 1993, construction began on the WFO. In which month of 1995 did the first 5 forecasters report to duty?
When is May?
The coldest and hottest months on average are ____ and ____, respectively?
What are January and July?
On February 5th, National ____ Day commemorates the birth of John Jeffries.
What is Weatherperson's
Which famous poet and civil rights activist wrote: "You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted lies. You may trod me in the very dirt. But still, like dust, I'll rise"?
Who is Maya Angelou?
February 4th is National ____ Day. Hint: the answer is an article of clothing sometimes used to describe the weather.
What is Sweater?
The ILX radar was commissioned in January of 1996. In which year did Dual-pol arrive?
What is 2012?
In Springfield, the snowiest groundhog day featured 7.9" of snow in which year?
What is 2022?
Library Lover's Day is celebrated on the same day as this well known February observance.
What is Valentine's Day
Who was the first black woman elected to US Congress?
Who is Shirley Chrisholm?
February 20th is National Love Your ____ Day.
What is pet?
How many employees have worked at ILX?
What is 70?
In Lincoln, these two months have inverse changes in daily average high temperatures (45 to 58 and vice versa).
What are March and November?
February 12th is Abraham Lincoln's birthday, which coincides with National Lost _____ Day?
What is Penny?
Black History month was first recognized at the federal level by President Gerald Ford in which year?
When is 1976?
National Toothache Day is February 9th, while National Tooth ____ Day is celebrated on the 28th?
What is Fairy?
321 is the most (locally issued) severe thunderstorm warnings issued in a single year. Which year was that?
When is 2006?
There have only been two (E)F5 tornadoes in ILX CWA history. The first impacted Taylorville on 4/24/1880, and the latter affected Lacon on 3/16 of which year? Hint: An F3 went through Lincoln the same day.
When is 1942?
The first Saturday in the month is National ____ for Breakfast Day?
Who was the mathematician whose NASA work helped send astronauts to space (featured in Hidden Figures)?
Who is Katherine Johnson?
February 11th is National Guitar Day. It's also National ____ Day, commemorating this popular caffeinated drink.
What is Latte?
The first upper air launch occurred on this February day in 1995.
When is the 15th?
Occurring 5 separate times (each in different counties), what is the largest hail size measured in the ILX CWA?