Severe Weather Spotters are a vital link in the timely and accurate flow of weather information into and out of weather forecast offices. Storm Spotter training is available to the public as conducted by the local NOAA/NWS Forecast Office on an annual scheduled basis. If you are interested in attending these training sessions and becoming a spotter, please contact your local NOAA/NWS Forecast office or the national coordinator:

National Coordinator: Chris Maier, phone: 301-713-0090, email: chris.maier@noaa.gov

 

 

 

Additional Resources for Spotters

 

Storm Spotters United - Storm Spotters United is a website setup and run by Kaufman County Amateur Radio Emergency Service, Inc., a registered 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, as a public education tool designed to benefit all interested visitors.

 

 

Information for Ham Radio Operators

 

Virtual Office Tour - HAM Operators & SKYWARN Spotters - http://www.srh.noaa.gov/tae/?n=tour-ham
AMATEUR "HAM" RADIO Information from the National Weather Service Marine Forecasts - http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/ham.htm
How to Get Started in Ham Radio - http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ddc/?n=hamlicense
Amateur Radio Disaster Services - http://www.ares.org/