[K3PZN-List] FWD: [WX4LWX - SKYWARN] Skywarn Activation for Field Day Weekend 6/27-6/29

[Scott, KB3JQQ]

(This comes from the SKYWARN reflector)

I've mentioned this on the NVTN, but please let me put it on the email 
lists so more people see it:


Severe Weather is possible Today through Sunday.  Yes, on Field Day 
Weekend.  I'd like to invite everyone involved in Field Day activities 
throughout the weekend to exercise caution and common sense when 
erecting antennas and operating in adverse weather conditions. 

Please be sure that you have a place to retreat, regardless of the type 
of severe weather threat, and that you put your personal safety first.  
Lightning safety is important, so use best practices and seek shelter 
when storms approach.  

Today: Upon discussion with NWS, even with a SLGT risk for today, 
activation is not so likely.  However isolated cells are certainly 
possible in the soupy humidity already present.  Even if it doesn't 
storm, it is going to be hot, with high dewpoints, so make sure you and 
your friends are staying hydrated out there!

Saturday has a greater probability for activation.  The risk is expected 
to be more to the western portions of the CWA.  The ingredients for 
damaging winds, hail, and possibly rotation are present.  Please be sure 
to secure your operating sites as best you can against high winds and 
use best practices to protect yourselves and your gear from lightning.  
DO have a place to retreat both from T-Storms and more serious events.  
A 60+ mph wind is a 60+ mph wind, regardless of what caused it.

The Field Day 2008 NVTN could be an interesting exercise in rolling with 
the punches.  We'll know more on Saturday.  ;)

Sunday has the risk more to the eastern portions of the CWA.  The same 
cautions apply.  we'll know more on Saturday, and we'll be sure to get 
more information about Sunday out over 147.300 and/or during the NVTN. 

If we activate on Saturday, I will be at WX4LWX.  I have 2 people who 
have already volunteered to help out would like a couple of additional 
people to share desk ops.  Please contact either Tim or myself to volunteer.

Apart from finding a couple extra regular desk ops to pad out a 
potential activation schedule, I would be thrilled if there were people 
who were capable of operating as NCS, whether from their home stations 
or from a Field Day site, we will be happy to have you.  Chad, W1CAR, is 
going to be acting as Net Manager, and will cheerfully accept the help.

Thank you again for your support of Skywarn,
Virginia Legowik, AK4EA
Amateur Radio Coordinator

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