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| SKYWARN Spotter Training Schedule |
| County |
Course |
Date |
Time |
Where |
Contact |
| Duval |
Basic
Advanced |
November 30, 2004
(Tuesday) |
7:00-8:15 PM
8:30-9:30 PM |
NWS Jacksonville |
 Terrie Sabato
 (904)741-4370
Seating Limited to
12
Instructor: Angie Enyedi |
| Duval |
Basic
Advanced |
December 3, 2004
(Friday) |
7:00-8:15 PM
8:30-9:30 PM |
NWS Jacksonville |
Terrie Sabato
(904)741-4370
Seating Limited to
12
Instructor: Angie Enyedi |
| IMPORTANT: Classes held during hurricane season (June 1-November 30) may be canceled with short notice should a tropical storm or hurricane pose a threat to the forecast area. All potential class attendees should check the web site on the day of the class to insure that the class has not been canceled. |
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What is a Storm Spotter?
The Skywarn spotter program is a nationwide network of volunteers trained by the National Weather Service (NWS) to report significant weather. Anyone is welcome to participate.
Why Skywarn?
The NWS's mission is to protect lives and property. When weather conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms or tornadoes are expected to develop, a severe thunderstorm or tornado WATCH is issued. A Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado WARNING is issued when severe weather has been reported by a Skywarn spotter or indicated by Doppler radar. Skywarn volunteers become the NWS's eyes and ears, helping to provide better weather watch and warning services.
Who will activate Skywarn?
The NWS and/or the local emergency management authorities may activate the Skywarn net whenever there is a threat of severe weather or the NWS issues a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch. In this case, information may be relayed through amateur radio repeaters. Localized events may be phoned directory to the NWS and/or local emergency management.
Where will Skywarn observations be taken?
Skywarn reports are relayed from on the road, while at work, or at your home. It is important not to jeopardize your own safety while participating in Skywarn.
Skywarn and Amateur Radio Operators
HAM radio operators have a special place in the Skywarn program. NWS offices have HAM equipment on site. Skywarn nets run by the volunteer amateur radio net control operators allow for reports to be directly heard at National Weather Service offices. For more information on the NWS Jacksonville HAM radio network, contact Mr. Lewis Jolly.
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Interested in becoming a National Weather Service
Skywarn Storm
Spotter?
Use the following form to submit your personal data, and
we'll contact you with more information.
If your browser does not support forms, send an e-mail to Angela Enyedi,
and try to answer as many questions from the online form as you can.
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