INTRODUCTION
Pleasant weather usually dominates Nevada and eastern
California, but even we are susceptible to severe weather. Thunderstorms
can produce flash flooding, damaging winds, hail and even tornadoes.
Winter storms can bring high winds, heavy snow and river flooding.
To effectively warn for the protection of life and property, the
National Weather Service must have a thorough handle on current
weather conditions throughout Nevada and eastern California. Unfortunately,
long distances separate National Weather Service offices. Although
weather satellites and Doppler weather radar use the latest technology
to provide a wealth of information to forecasters, no tool has yet
been developed that can replace a human observation of the weather
in a local area at a specific time.
You can help! By alerting us to significant weather events, you
become the "eyes and ears" for the National Weather Service in your
area and help us determine when and where we need to issue warnings.
Your participation in the SKYWARN spotter program is entirely voluntary.
You are under no obligation and cannot be compensated. However,
your vigilance is valuable and greatly appreciated! It helps others
and could save lives.
Spotters are needed in only
the following
counties/areas:
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Nevada |
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California |
- Churchill
- Douglas
- Lake Tahoe area
- Lyon
- Mineral
- Pershing
- Storey
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- Alpine
- El Dorado
- Lake Tahoe area
- Lassen
- Modoc - Surprise
Valley
- Mono
- Nevada
- Placer
- Plumas
- Sierra
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If you reside in the areas listed above and would like to become
a SKYWARN spotter,
*** or if you are already a spotter and would like a refresher training
course ***,
please email me at: (providing this information is voluntary)
wendell.hohmann@noaa.gov.
Upcoming Spotter Training, Spring 2008
- Hawthorne, NV: Tuesday, May 6th, 1pm - 3pm
- Mineral County Care and Share Senior Center
975 K Street, Hawthorne, NV 89415
***Click here for SKYWARN Spotter Program!!***
Once again, thanks very much for your help!
Wendell Hohmann
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