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Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

Are you a trained Weather Spotter or HAM Radio Operator!!! We want to celebrate YOU! Skywarn Recognition Day is coming up on December 4th!

 

 

December 4th is all about SKYWARN Storm Spotters! 

 

If you are a trained Storm Spotter, or if you act as one of our dedicated HAM radio operators, we want to THANK YOU!!! We couldn't carry out our mission without the help of our dedicated citizens who relay the weather information they are seeing first-hand on the ground! 

If you aren't a Skywarn Storm Spotter, and want to learn more about the program, click here

 

While things are virtual again this year, there are several ways you can get involved:

 

1. Visit the website to register and add your location!

2. Join the Skywarn Recognition Day Facebook Group to see content posted throughout the day, as well as to share information and weather conditions with other spotters from across the country. 

3. If you are a HAM Radio operator, we will be doing Amateur Radio Nets throughout the day, so you can reach out to other spotters/HAMs from across the country and beyond! Use the Event Resources section of the website above to find out more information. You can even fill out this Google Form to let us know about all the contacts you were able to make throughout the day! 

4. Tune into the Jackson, KY social media accounts for posts pertaining to spotters throughout the day.