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It's back! Well, sort of. My first webpage, Vortex St. Louis, was laid to rest due to changes in our Internet pages, new rules and regulations, etc. Well I am starting work on a new Vortex page in which I will try to post information regarding the program, news from the National Weather Service, and whatever I feel like putting here. So let's get started with a brief introduction. I'm Jim Kramper, the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) at the National Weather Service (NWS) Office in St. Louis, Mo. As WCM, I have a myriad of responsibilities and duties as part of my job. The WCM position is often compared to the Public Information Officer of a corporation, since that is essentailly what we do. I would prefer the name "Public Information Meteorologist", so I am think about starting a campaign to do just that. No one ever gets warning coordination meteorologist correct. As WCM, I feel I get the best of both worlds in terms of being a meteorologist. I am involved with both internal and external work associated with the NWS. The WCM is the primary link between outside organizations, the public and the NWS. I work with our customers and partners to ensure we are serving them the best we can. I also have internal duties related to management of the office, setting policy, and tailoring our products to fit our customers needs. And I get to forecast occasionally, so I have to keep up with the latest advances of the science. |
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The NWS initiated the use of the Enhanced Fujita Scale for rating tornadoes on February 1, 2007 |
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SKYWARN
To learn more about Skywarn... click here.
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Interested in becoming a volunteer severe storm spotter for the NWS and your community? Go to the Spotter Training Schedule Page. |
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Also, check out our Amateur Radio SKYWARN page. |
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is alive and well in Illinois and Missouri. Check the local StormReady page for the latest happenings. | |
| Interested in setting up a home weather station? I am often asked for recommendations in regards to equipment for home weathe stations. First let me make it clear that I cannot, and do not endorse one company over another. It all depends on what you want and how much you are willing to spend. Click on the link below for a list (in pdf format) of companies that offer such equipment. Home Weather Stations |
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I am very active with Operation Weather Survival in St. Louis. Click on the image to find out what this organization is all about.  |
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| Go to the Severe Weather Preparedness Page | ||
