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SKYWARN, founded in the early 1970's, is made up of a group of trained, dedicated amateur weather enthusiast who work in conjunction with the National Weather Service by observing and reporting adverse weather conditions to promote public safety and minimize property damage. In the advent of Doppler Radar, and other technologies, the art and science of weather forecasting has made great strides, but even with all the technology, the National Weather Service still is in need of 'ground truth' observers. It is through training that the NWS teaches interested volunteers to be safe, effective and accurate weather spotters who provide them with the needed ground truths.
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National Hurricane Center
NOAA Weather Radio Stations
Please check these regional SkyWarn websites for on-line and/or
in-person training classes
in-person training classes
Philadelphia/Mt Holly Skywarn : www.weather.gov/phi/skywarn
State College, PA Skywarn : www.weather.gov/ctp/skywarn
Pittsburgh, PA Skywarn : www.weather.gov/pbz/skywarn
Central Pennsylvania Skywarn Training - On-Line Webinar Classes
Go to : State College, PA Skywarn : www.weather.gov/ctp/skywarn
Any questions, please contact :
Warning Coordination Meteorologist Jonathan Guseman : jonathan.guseman@noaa.gov
Meteorologist John Banghoff : john.banghoff@noaa.gov
- Virtual Basic Spotter Training
- Thursday, October 5, 2023 @ 1800 - 2000 Hours
- Register Here :
- Advanced Spotter Training
- Thursday, October 19, 2023 @ 1800 - 2000 Hours
- Register Here :
Go to : State College, PA Skywarn : www.weather.gov/ctp/skywarn
Any questions, please contact :
Warning Coordination Meteorologist Jonathan Guseman : jonathan.guseman@noaa.gov
Meteorologist John Banghoff : john.banghoff@noaa.gov
Gloucester County SkyWarn Group : October 2023 Update
By Greg Ciraula, W5DO
Welcome and thanks for following as I learn more about the implementation of SkyWarn® here with the Gloucester County SkyWarn Group. There has been lots of exciting news since last month as the SkyWarn® leaders continue to advance the program.
On September 18, 2023, multiple Emergency and SkyWarn® Coordinators in Southern New Jersey met virtually to discuss how they have implemented SkyWarn® support to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Mount Holly, NJ. The intent of this meeting was sharing of knowledge and good practices. The information from the meeting is under review by the coordinators to determine improvements that can be made to individual programs.
A Net Control Station schedule has also been implemented and posted on the W2MMD.org website. It can be found under the “Club Radio Nets” tab.
Lastly a meeting is scheduled with the Warning Coordination Meteorologist in Mt. Holly to get a better understanding of how we can support the NWS and how they use the information we supply them.
If you are a weather enthusiast or have an interest in weather or public service to come join us at the Gloucester County SkyWarn Group. We meet on Sunday evenings at 1930 on the GCARC repeater (147.180, PL tone 131.8), and also via EchoLink using W2MMD-R. You don’t have to be a member of SkyWarn® or a trained spotter to check us out! A weather station is not required either. Just check into the net and let us know what you see outside.
I’m looking forward to talking with you on the air!
By Greg Ciraula, W5DO
Welcome and thanks for following as I learn more about the implementation of SkyWarn® here with the Gloucester County SkyWarn Group. There has been lots of exciting news since last month as the SkyWarn® leaders continue to advance the program.
On September 18, 2023, multiple Emergency and SkyWarn® Coordinators in Southern New Jersey met virtually to discuss how they have implemented SkyWarn® support to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Mount Holly, NJ. The intent of this meeting was sharing of knowledge and good practices. The information from the meeting is under review by the coordinators to determine improvements that can be made to individual programs.
A Net Control Station schedule has also been implemented and posted on the W2MMD.org website. It can be found under the “Club Radio Nets” tab.
Lastly a meeting is scheduled with the Warning Coordination Meteorologist in Mt. Holly to get a better understanding of how we can support the NWS and how they use the information we supply them.
If you are a weather enthusiast or have an interest in weather or public service to come join us at the Gloucester County SkyWarn Group. We meet on Sunday evenings at 1930 on the GCARC repeater (147.180, PL tone 131.8), and also via EchoLink using W2MMD-R. You don’t have to be a member of SkyWarn® or a trained spotter to check us out! A weather station is not required either. Just check into the net and let us know what you see outside.
I’m looking forward to talking with you on the air!