On August 1, 2026 I will be stepping down as Net Control and coordinator of the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net.

Skywarn has been an enjoyable, rewarding and totally pleasurable experience. However, it has become necessary for me to reevaluate my time and my priorities.

So what will be next for the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net?  Its value to the NWS Pittsburgh and to West Virginia Emergency Management has been obvious. 

I have spoken with Fred McMullen Skywarn Coordinator for the NWS Pittsburgh; Tom Mullins, W8ZHN and Jason Hatfield, KD8FDD, who manages the Appalachia Skywarn Net. We have decided the best way to grow Skywarn in West Virginia is to merge the Appalachia Skywarn Net and the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net. This will occur on August 1, 2026.

I have throughly enjoyed working with the local hams who have supported the North Central West Virginia Skywarn Net. Your participation in the Net and reports to the NWS Pittsburgh are sincerely and deeply appreciated!

73 and thanks,

Jeff, WB1AAL