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NWS Newport/Morehead City
SKYWARN®
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About SKYWARN: Our program is a year round program. Our goal is to train you how to accurately report severe weather to us, ranging from severe weather (hail, wind, tornadoes, flooding) to rain, snow and ice measurements. All of our classes are free and open to ALL ages. Most classes do -NOT- require previous training. The only exception is our Advanced Class, where it is best if you have already attended a Basic SKYWARN class.
We have FIVE SKYWARN classes, Basic (Severe), Basic (Winter), Flood/Tropical, and Advanced (Severe). All of these are also available online via the recorded training tab. If you take these online, be sure to fill out your completion form.
Latest Schedule (check back for updates!)
NOTE: Classes may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather threatening the area. You will be notified via the contact information you registered with.
Date | Time | Class | Location | Registration |
Thursday December 12th | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Basic Winter SKYWARN |
Onslow County Emergency Operations Center 1180 Commons Drive North Jacksonville, NC 28546 |
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When to send a storm report?
When you can do safely, please send us a report when you observe one or more of the following:
Definitions:
Please include in your report, the location (town and county) and time/date that the severe weather occurred.
If you can supply a picture of the severe weather you are experiencing, please do.
How to report severe weather:
1) Toll free number 1-800-889-6889 *most preferred way*
2) Email at: wxobs.mhx@noaa.gov (good for pictures and video follow-up). Call first if possible.
3) Online
4) Facebook
5) Twitter
SKYWARN Links
Newport District SKYWARN (Eastern North Carolina)
Recorded Training/Class Descriptions
Basic SKYWARN: Covers the NWS mission and importance of spotters and ground truth reports. Topics include thunderstorm hazards, thunderstorm ingredients, thunderstorm life cycle, downbursts, supercells, tornadoes, hail, flash flooding, squall lines, bow echoes, and lightning. Learn how to report severe weather to the National Weather Service. Presentation Download
Advanced SKYWARN: It is highly recommended that you take the Basic Class first, as the advanced class is more in depth and may not be suitable for beginners. We will quickly cover the NWS mission and the importance of spotters and ground truth reports. We will review and go more in depth on topics such as include thunderstorm hazards, thunderstorm ingredients, thunderstorm life cycle, downbursts, supercells, tornadoes, hail, flash flooding, squall lines, bow echoes, and lightning. In this advanced class we will go more in depth on topics such as dual polarization radar and radar storm structure as well. Presentation Download
Winter SKYWARN: Covers the NWS mission and importance of spotters and ground truth reports. Topics include winter preparedness, winter storm ingredients, nor'easters, historic winter storms in our area, alberta clippers, ice storms, NWS products, measuring snow and ice. Learn how to report snow and ice to the National Weather Service.
Flood/Tropical SKYWARN: Covers the NWS mission and importance of spotters and ground truth reports. Topics include flood and hurricane preparedness, flood and hurricane history in our area, types of flooding, and ways to measure rainfall Learn how to report rainfall, wind, and storm surge to the National Weather Service. Presentation Download
CoCoRaHS Training: Learn all about how to measure precipitation through the CoCoRaHS program and how to register for the program. Topics include setting up your rain gauge, locating a good place for your gauge, how to read the gauge, and how to submit your reports online. Presentation Download
Weather Basics: The focus will be on 5th grade weather standards including topics such as: seasonal differences across the world, high and low pressure, warm and cold fronts, the jet stream, the water cycle, climate and weather, hurricanes, and weather safety. While the focus will be on 5th grade weather standards, ANYBODY is welcome to join us. Presentation Download
Hurricane Preparedness: Learn about the history of hurricanes in our area along with general preparedness. We will explain why you should focus on all of the impacts of a cyclone and NOT just the category. We will cover what the forecast cone means and doesn't mean along with how to prepare each hurricane season. Presentation Download
What is Climate Change? Learn the difference between climate and weather, and how our climate is changing. Learn about causes of climate change and possible outcomes, including local impacts to Eastern North Carolina. Presentation Download
Tornado/Severe Weather Safety: Learn safety and preparedness tips for severe weather. Presentation Download
Rip Current and Water Safety: Learn safety and preparedness tips for rip currents and water safety.
Basic SKYWARN (Parts 1 through 7)
Watch all 7 videos and then fill out this form.
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Winter SKYWARN
Watch video below and then fill out this form.
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You can also contact:
Erik Heden (Erik.Heden@noaa.gov) for additional information about SKYWARN.
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