Skywarn is an organization of severe weather spotters trained by the
National Weather Service. Many Skywarn Spotters are Amateur radio
operators who make use of portable and mobile radio to report severe
weather conditions through their local Skywarn net to the National
Weather Service.
Most National Weather offices also have toll free telephone numbers for
severe weather reports. Anyone interested in Skywarn may attend
training and participate as severe weather spotters. Training programs
are generally conducted in the spring of each year. These spotter
training classes are taught by the National Weather Service personnel.
Skywarn is a very important service to and for the National Weather
Service. The Skywarn spotters, located in different towns and
communities with their eyes and ears and radios, help give advance
notice to assist the Weather service in issuing watches and warning
early to save lives.
