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| Severe Weather Awareness Weeks in 2008 |
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| MINNESOTA: April 21-25... is all done !! | NORTH DAKOTA: April 21-25... is all done !! |
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2008 Spotter Training Sessions Updated as of: April 28, 2008. |
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| A typical evening schedule is as follows:6:30-7:45pm, Basic Class (75 minutes)7:45-8:00pm, Q/A time and/or Refreshments (15 minutes)8:00-9:15pm, Advanced Class (75 minutes) Afternoon classes will vary as noted. |
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For further information concerning our warning program at The National Weather Grand Forks, please contact: Greg Gust, Warning Coordination Meteorologist. |
Frequently Asked Questions About SkyWarnWhat is SKYWARN? Who Are SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotters? How can I get involved? |
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Contact your local County Emergency Manager in North Dakota or in Minnesota for location and time of the SKYWARN training in your county this spring. For additional information on the SKYWARN program, contact Gregory.Gust@noaa.gov The National Weather Service will typically issue a warning for one or both of the following reasons; Doppler radar detects severe weather or SKYWARN spotters report severe weather. If a warning is issued for your location, you are in danger and need to seek shelter. The biggest supporters of the SKYWARN program are emergency response officials and amateur radio operators. One of the best ways to get involved is to talk with an amateur radio operator. If you have a scanner, tune in to a local amateur radio SKYWARN net (see list below) to get a feel for what is involved. Amateur Radio Networks |
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Northwest Minnesota
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Most of these sites can be linked together. In times of severe weather, this "link" allows amateur radio operators at the NWS in Grand Forks to communicate with those directly affected by the storm. The callsign for the NWS in Grand Forks is NoGF. Amateur radio operators are a vital part of the NWS severe weather warning program. Amateur Radio Clubs Amateur Radio Links |
