Thunderstorms pose significant safety risks to amateur radio operators due to lightning strikes and power surges. Taking precautions is essential to protect both yourself and your equipment. During a thunderstorm, it’s crucial to take precautions to protect equipment and ensure personal safety. Disconnecting antennas, and grounding equipment are important measures. Additionally, staying informed about severe…
FREE DOWNLOAD: NWS Wilmington Ohio 2024 Spotter Guide FREE DOWNLOAD: Cloud Chart The National Weather Service (NWS) Office in Wilmington uses Doppler radar and satellites imagery as its primary tools to detect severe weather. However, the most important tool for observing thunderstorms is the trained eye of the storm spotter. Doppler radar gives indications of…
You should have attended a recent NWS Skywarn® class and received a passcode from your trainer. Once completed, simply visit the National Weather Service website, enter your name as you want it to appear on the card, your training date, and the passcode you received during your trainig. Amateur radio operators may optionally enter a…
The National Weather Service (NWS) will be hosting their annual SKYWARN Recognition Day on Saturday, December 3rd. All SKYWARN™ spotters provide critical weather information before, during and after adverse weather strikes. This includes reports of rain and snow, ice and wind, storms and tornadoes, flooding and fire. This is your day to be recognized as SKYWARN™…
