Please remember that Metro Skywarn Nets are "Controlled Nets". You request access to the net with your MSW ID and a one word descriptors. See below.
1. Access the net with your Skywarn ID number, and a brief (one or two word) description of the reportable condition. ex: “ 1119, hail.” or “ 1119 , wind damage or "1119, checkin.” Wait for acknowledgement.
2. When Net operator acknowledges with your ID number, for exam ple; “ 1119” or “ 1119, go ahead”, give a brief and complete report that ends with your call sign. ex: “I’m located at I - 35W and I - 694. Pea - sized hail is covering the ground. Some the size of a dime. N0XXX. ”
3. One of two things will happen next: The Net Control operator may ask you questions to clarify your report. End each reply with your Amateur Radio callsign . OR The Net Control Operator will respond with t ime in 24 - hour format. This means your report has been received and understood, and that the Net is available for reports from other spotters . ex: “1732” This reporting format is intended to reduce the “on air” time for each report. Use of your callsign is required to be legal with the FCC.
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In addition to the Metro Skywarn email groups above, the National Weather Service provides a listing ofEmail and SMS Weather Alert Servicesthat serve both email and SMS message alerts. These are not services of the National Weather Service, and are provided as-is.
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k0msw.us/4ac092f HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK NATIONAL WEES/CHANHASSEN MN ATHER SERVICE TWIN CITIEES/CHANHASSEN MN 326 PM CDT WED SEP 21 2016 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SKYWARN SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL NOT BE NEEDED. Via AD0MJ
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN DULUTH HAS ISSUED A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS...WHICH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING. * LOCATION...PARK POINT BEACH * DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ALONG THE LAKE
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Henderson affecting Le Sueur...Scott and Sibley Counties Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Carver and Scott Counties Minnesota River at Savage affecting Dakota...Hennepin and Scott
...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Minnesota... Minnesota River at Henderson affecting Le Sueur...Scott and Sibley Counties Minnesota River near Jordan affecting Carver and Scott Counties Minnesota River at Savage affecting Dakota...Hennepin and Scott
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