Celebrating National Weatherperson’s Day at Tellus Science Museum

Tellus exhibit examines power of weather

Tellus Science Museum's newest exhibit is dedicated to extreme weather and tells the story of natural disasters using artifacts.

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. - Two hundred and eighty-one years ago today, Boston physician John Jeffries was born. And while you may not know his name — if you turned on Good Day Atlanta this morning and watched Joanne Feldman give the weather forecast, then you’ve felt his impact.

Jeffries began taking daily atmospheric measurements in 1774, effectively becoming one of the nation’s first weather observers. And more than two centuries later, in honor of his birthday, Feb. 5 is known as National Weatherperson’s Day, celebrating the Americans who continue the tradition of collecting and passing on important weather information. That means we’re celebrating members of the FOX 5 Storm Team today — and what better place to do it than at the new weather-related exhibit inside Cartersville’s Tellus Science Museum? 

This morning on Good Day Atlanta, we spent a few hours exploring "Fury: The Power of Nature," which opened last month in the museum’s The Vault and will remain on display through Jan. 4, 2026. Creators say the exhibit uses artifacts from various National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offices and programs to tell the stories of natural disasters, from tornadoes and hurricanes to volcanoes and tsunamis. The exhibit also includes some interactive elements, allowing guests to "create" a tornado and even step into a simulator to experience hurricane-force winds.

"Fury: The Power of Nature" is included with admission to Tellus Science Museum, which is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors (65 and older), and $16 for youth (ages 3 to 17). The museum is located at 100 Tellus Drive in Cartersville, and its hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information on visiting, click here.