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Last Updated: August 28, 2011 10:53 AM
Recent News ... HR 1 - The House Fiscal 11 Budget Proposal could devastate the NWS's Life-saving Warnings and Forecasts To see how you can help, click here. As hurricane and tornado seasons approach, funding for the NWS will be nearly 30 percent less than the first half of 2011, if the Continuing Resolution proposed by the House majority is enacted. Congress’s move will necessitate work furloughs and force rolling closures of Weather Warning Offices across the country. Very Active Severe Weather Season Expected for Spring 2011 The National Weather Service is forecasting a higher risk for severe weather through Spring 2011 due to the current La Niña pattern. Historical references suggest that this season will high a higher risk of storms across our region. Spotters encouraged to remain on alert through this severe weather season. Skywarn Nets ... Who can activate the net ? There
have been some concerns about the Skywarn net not being activated
during a few past weather events. In most cases of widespread severe
weather we will be notified by NWS or ready for an activation; however,
we all know that the weather can be unpredictable more times than
not. During a severe weather event, if the Skywarn net has not been
activated and you feel that the situation warrants, if the EC, assistant
EC or normal net controllers are not available, by all means do
so. The purpose of Skywarn is to communicate severe weather conditions to NWS so radar and other data may be verified and warnings can be issued to the public. |
