SKYWARN



What is SKYWARN? What is a National Weather Service SKYWARN "spotter"? How do I become one and get involved?

North and Central Texas 2013 North Central Texas SKYWARN Spotter Training Schedule - open to the general public for anyone interested in severe weather - free admission.

Online SKYWARN Spotter Training Modules
This course covers the basics of being a SKYWARN Spotter. The goal of the course is to provide baseline training for all spotters through multiple modules covering the procedures for spotting (including communication and spotter report criteria) and safety considerations for all hazards. You can access the two modules here - https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_course.php?id=23

New! Weather Spotters Field Guide
http://www.weather.gov/os/brochures/SGJune6-11.pdf    This is the brand new storm spotters guide that was recently released. This guide replaces the old basic and advanced printed guides. Feel free to share/print/copy the guide as you see fit. (72 pages)



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Abbreviation Key

AARC - Arlington Amateur Radio Club
ARES - Amateur Radio Emergency Service
CERT - Community Emergency Response Team
EMST - Emergency Management Support Team
EOC - Emergency Operations Center - part of the OEM
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
NWS - National Weather Service
NWS FWD - National Weather Service - Fort Worth/Dallas
OEM - Office of Emergency Management
PSE - Public Service Event - ARES Net
RACES - Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services
TESSA - TExas Severe Storm Associaton