[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Skywarn Classes

Tue Dec 31 22:24:54 EST 2024

Warren,
They normally activate using the Bluemont repeater. If you gone through the
training within the NCR they have gone over that. Also the EC for the
Alexandria ARES have sent out emails locally when they have activated using
the ARC repeater.

The last couple of times we have offered the training we have had waiting
list. So I do encourage everyone to sign up.

On Tue, Dec 31, 2024, 6:27 PM Warren Wylupski <wylupskiw at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I am a trained SkyWarn Spotter but I haven't done anything with it. Is
> there a plan to organize?
> -Warren
> KA2BWU
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> Do you have a passion for weather and a desire to help keep your community
> safe? Join the ranks of the 350,000+ trained SKYWARN® volunteers across the
> nation by becoming a SKYWARN® spotter!
>
>
>
> Every year, severe weather like thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flooding
> impact thousands of lives and cause billions in damages. SKYWARN®
> volunteers play a vital role by providing the National Weather Service
> (NWS) with real-time, accurate reports of severe weather, complementing
> Doppler radar and satellite data. Your efforts could provide your community
> with critical minutes that save lives.
>
>
>
> *Why Become a SKYWARN® Spotter?*
>
>    - Learn to identify severe weather hazards and report them to NWS.
>    - Gain knowledge in thunderstorm development, storm structure, and
>    safety.
>    - Help protect your family, neighbors, and community with your
>    observations.
>    -
>
> *Who Can Join?*
> Anyone with an interest in public service is welcome! Whether you're a
> first responder, educator, utility worker, or private citizen, your role
> can make a difference. Individuals with responsibilities for schools,
> hospitals, or other community facilities are particularly encouraged to
> join.
>
>
>
> *Upcoming Training Opportunities*
> We’re excited to offer two SKYWARN® training sessions in Fairfax County:
>
>
>
>    1. *Basic SKYWARN Training - February 11th, 2025* - *This course is a
>    prerequisite for all other courses.* Basics I is a good general overview
>    of what it means to be a spotter as well as the basics of the different
>    weather phenomenon that impacts the Mid-Atlantic. Upon completion of the
>    course, you will be registered in the program by the NWS. You will
> receive
>    a spotter code from the NWS within 6 weeks. Training in Basics I
> includes:
>       - The Basic Organization of the National Weather Service
>       - The Role and Importance of the Skywarn Spotter
>       - Reporting of Hazardous Weather
>       - NWS Products and the Watch/Warning/Advisory system
>       - Thunderstorm, Flooding, Tropical and Winter Weather Threats
>       - The Role of Amateur Short-wave (HAM) Radio in the Spotter Program
>
> Basics:
>
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>
>
>    2. *Advanced SKYWARN Training (Flooding Focus) - March 11th, 2025* -
>    Training in the Flood class is a good overview of flood threats in this
>    area. It is intended for everyone who has already completed the basics
>    course. The Flood class includes:
>       - Role of spotters & review of area
>       - What to report & how
>       - Types of Flooding
>       - Forecasting and Meteorology of Flooding
>       - Flooding Case Studies
>       - NWS products for flooding
>
> Flood:
>
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