From colstonl at gmail.com Wed Jul 12 09:22:03 2017 From: colstonl at gmail.com (Lloyd Colston) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 08:22:03 -0500 Subject: [Skywarn] Space Weather Workshop Message-ID: Space Weather Users Workshop: National Security and Prosperity Severe space weather has the potential to affect our lives in many ways because of our ever increasing reliance on technology. Space Weather Services , Australian Bureau of Meteorology is holding a Space Weather Users Workshop in November 2017. This workshop will focus on the impact and mitigation of space weather effects in the areas of aviation, defence, energy, navigation, timing and communication. The workshop will provide an opportunity to hear from expert speakers, owners and operators of susceptible technology, and other users of space weather services. When: 16-17 November 2017 Where: School of Physics, Physics Road, University of Sydney, Camperdown campus, Sydney, Australia Cost: AUD 100 (lunch and refreshments included) Registration: Workshop registration yet to open. Email list: Subscribe to sws-workshop to receive workshop details as they become available. Enquiries: Phone: +61 2 92138000 <+61%202%209213%208000> Email: sws_workshop at bom.gov.au The Space Weather Users Workshop follows on from the 17th Australian Space Research Conference (ASRC) held at the same location, and is held jointly with Sydney SpaceNet. The ASRC is a science forum, whereas the Space Weather Users Workshop is a customer forum. Regards, Garth Patterson, Chair, Local Organising Committee Kirco Arsov, Chair, Program Organising Committee -- Lloyd Colston director Altus Emergency Management Altus, OK http://www.altusok.gov Phone: 580.481.2260 Fax: 580.482.4738 Pr?parate Ante malum. From colstonl at gmail.com Wed Jul 12 09:26:52 2017 From: colstonl at gmail.com (Lloyd Colston) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 08:26:52 -0500 Subject: [Skywarn] Forecasting Aviation Convective Impacts Message-ID: The COMET Program is pleased to announce the publication of the new lesson, "Forecasting Aviation Convective Impacts with INSITE " The National Weather Service (NWS) has developed the INSITE tool (INtegrated Support for Impacted air-Traffic Environments) to improve NWS convective impact forecasts by providing functionality that enables forecasters to include more precise impact areas in aviation convective weather forecast products. The tool lets forecasters identify potential constraints to the National Airspace System by combining forecast weather and air-traffic data. Improved convective weather forecast products can reduce delays in air-traffic and increase efficiency in the National Airspace System (NAS). In this 45-minute lesson, we follow an approach for using INSITE from a national and a regional-level perspective. The intended audience for Forecasting Aviation Convective Impacts with INSITE includes: - NWS forecasters at the Aviation Weather Center (AWC), - National Aviation Meteorologists (NAMs) at the FAA?s Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC), and - Meteorologists at the 20 CONUS Center Weather Service Units (CWSUs) The domain of the INSITE tool is currently limited to CONUS, the Great Lakes, adjacent coastal waters, and nearby airspace to the north and south. We welcome any comments or questions you may have regarding the content, instructional approach, or use of this lesson. Please e-mail your comments or questions to Alan Bol (alanbol AT ucar.edu). For technical support, please visit our Registration and Support FAQs (* https://www.meted.ucar.edu/resources_faq.php * ) Sincerely, The COMET Program -- Lloyd Colston director Altus Emergency Management Altus, OK http://www.altusok.gov Phone: 580.481.2260 Fax: 580.482.4738 Pr?parate Ante malum. From colstonl at gmail.com Wed Jul 12 11:18:11 2017 From: colstonl at gmail.com (Lloyd Colston) Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:18:11 -0500 Subject: [Skywarn] NWS Winter Product Change coming Message-ID: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwi-5LqwK0Q#action=share The video details changes coming to the Winter Weather products. 73 Lloyd From colstonl at gmail.com Tue Jul 18 19:51:05 2017 From: colstonl at gmail.com (Lloyd Colston) Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 18:51:05 -0500 Subject: [Skywarn] Communicating COLD Message-ID: The COMET Program is pleased to announce the publication of the new lesson, "Communicating Impacts and Mitigation for Wind Chill and Extreme Cold ". Extremely cold air comes every winter to at least part of the United States and affects millions of people. Arctic air and brisk winds can lead to dangerously cold wind chill values, resulting in frostbite, hypothermia, and even death. About 63% of weather-related deaths in the U.S. result from to exposure to excessive cold and/or hypothermia. Extreme cold can also lead to significant damage to buildings and infrastructure, resulting in $500 million in average annual insured losses. This 20-30 minute lesson describes the potential impacts of cold wind chill values and extremely cold temperatures, and explores ways forecasters can communicate the impacts of these weather events along with mitigation strategies. The intended audience for Communicating Impacts and Mitigation for Wind Chill and Extreme Cold is any operational forecaster with winter weather responsibilities. We welcome any comments or questions you may have regarding the content, instructional approach, or use of this lesson. Please e-mail your comments or questions to Alan Bol (alanbol AT ucar.edu). For technical support, please visit our Registration and Support FAQs *.* Sincerely, The COMET Program Virus-free. www.avg.com <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> From olanwade at msn.com Sat Jul 22 12:46:22 2017 From: olanwade at msn.com (OLAN WADE) Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2017 16:46:22 +0000 Subject: [Skywarn] Introducing Myself Message-ID: Hello, Just subscribed to Skywarn. I'm located in Gilbert, AZ. Here's my WU link to my weather station and my contact info below. Olan Wade Gilbert, AZ Mobile: 602-550-1584 Email: olanwade at msn.com My Weather Station: http://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KAZGILBE80#history