Allen Day Pearson

I Just discovered that Allen had passed away several years ago. He and I had had several conversations after both of us had retired. In college I was always interest in severe weather. I worked hard to get assigned to work in Kansas City, after bouncing from Weather Bureau in Chicago (O'Hare Field), then radar operator in farther south in Chicago. Kept trying to get an opening in KC, until 3 days after Christmas had a phone call from Central States Office in KC that I could move to KC...

Allen Pearson was one of the most influential and memorable persons I worked with during my 40 year career with the National Weather Service (NWS). It has been over a year since his passing, which has given me ample time to reflect on his impact on the NWS and me.

I first worked under Allen from 1968 to 1972 when I worked in the Severe Local Storms Unit (SELS) as an Analyst and Computer Programmer. Allen was a hands on supervisor and influential daily contact was inevitable. I...

We sure do miss you, Dad! You were always there for all of us and we love you.

I worked under Allen Pearson in 1965 and from 1971 thru 1979 when he was Director of the National Severe Storms Forecast Center in Kansas City. He worked to increase the visibility of the Severe Storms unit and educate the public and media about severe storm forecasts and preparedness.

He was on station and worked alongside the duty forecasters during the April 3rd, 1974 Super Outbreak which killed 319 persons in a broad swath from Alabama to Indiana. The Outlooks and Watches issued...

Our father worked for Allen at the NWS in KC for many years. He thought very highly of Allen and really respected him. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family. The daughters of Bill Henry

What a great tribute to a wonderful man.