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INTRODUCTION
Pleasant weather usually dominates Nevada and eastern
California, but even we are susceptible to severe weather. Thunderstorms
can produce flash flooding, damaging winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Winter storms can bring high winds, heavy snow and river flooding.
To effectively warn for the protection of life and property, the
National Weather Service must have a thorough handle on current
weather conditions throughout Nevada and eastern California. Unfortunately,
long distances separate National Weather Service offices. Although
weather satellites and Doppler weather radar use the latest technology
to provide a wealth of information to forecasters, no tool has yet
been developed that can replace a human observation of the weather
in a local area at a specific time.
You can help! By alerting us to significant weather events, you
become the "eyes and ears" for the National Weather Service in your
area and help us determine when and where we need to issue warnings.
Your participation in the SKYWARN spotter program is entirely voluntary.
You are under no obligation and cannot be compensated. However,
your vigilance is valuable and greatly appreciated! It helps others
and could save lives.
Spotters are needed in only
the following
counties/areas:
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Nevada |
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- Churchill
- Douglas
- Lyon
- Mineral
- Pershing
- Storey
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- Alpine
- El Dorado
- Lassen
- Modoc - Surprise
Valley
- Mono
- Nevada
- Placer
- Plumas
- Sierra
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If you reside in the areas listed above and would like to become
a SKYWARN spotter,
*** or if you are already a spotter and would like a refresher training
course ***,
please email me at:
wendell.hohmann@noaa.gov.
Spotters Needed in Lassen County
The National Weather Service in Reno is in need of weather spotters in Lassen County, California. Help us (and your neighbors) by volunteering your services as a weather spotter. By alerting us to significant weather events, you can help us determine when and where to issue warnings and advisories. We will provide training in the SKYWARN spotter program. Details of class location, along with the date and time of training are below, or click here
If you need additional information or have questions, call Rhett Milne at 775 673-8100 ext 223, or email Rhett at Rhett.Milne@noaa.gov.
Spotter Training Class Dates and Locations: (all class times from 6:30pm - 8:30pm)
- Susanville - November 3rd at the CDF Firestation, 1.5 miles west of town on Highway 36
- Truckee - November 4th at Truckee Donner Public Utility District, 11570 Donner Pass Road
- Carson City - November 16th at Carson City Airport Meeting Room
- Minden/Gardnerville - November 17th at Firestation #7, 941 Mitch Dr. in Gardnerville Ranchos
- Reno - November 18th at the Regional Public Safety Training Center, 5190 Spectrum Blvd.
Once again, thanks very much for your help!
Wendell Hohmann
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www.nws.noaa.gov 
