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SKYWARNTM Information
Current Spotter Class Schedule
| Classes have concluded for the
spring--check back again in the fall! |
Spotter classes offered by the National Weather Service are FREE
to the public, and do not require pre-registration unless otherwise
noted above. Further information is available by calling the phone
number listed for that class, e-mailing
the webmaster, or calling the National Weather Service during
business hours at (256) 890-8503.
SKYWARNTM
Facts
SKYWARN is the National Weather Service (NWS) program of trained
volunteer weather spotters. Storm spotters come from many walks
of life, including fire fighters, law enforcement, and amateur radio
operators. SKYWARN spotters coordinate with local emergency management
officials and send reports of weather based phenomena to the NWS.
In addition to serving as a community's first line of defense against
dangerous storms, spotters provide important information to warning
forecasters who make critical warning decisions. SKYWARN storm spotters
play a critical role of giving the NWS vital ground truth
data, which helps the NWS perform our primary mission, to save
lives and property.
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Huntsville maintains
communications with area emergency managers, law enforcement and
spotters who report via amateur radio during severe or adverse weather
events. The Northern Alabama SKYWARN group, and the NWS Huntsville
provide guidelines and information on how to become involved with
Northern Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee SKYWARN activities.
Spotter Information
Additional Spotter Links
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