![]() HEAVY RAIN (0.75 INCHES OR GREATER IN 1 HOUR OR LESS OR 3 INCHES IN ANY TIME FRAME LESS THAN 24 HOURS)ĬONTINUOUS LIGHTNING FIRE/DAMAGE CAUSED BY LIGHTNINGĪNY DEATH OR INJURY DUE TO ANY OF THE ABOVE WIND DAMAGE (TO LIMBS, TREES, ROOFS, ETC.)įLOODING (BASEMENTS, EXTENSIVE STREET FLOODING, SMALL STREAMS) WIND GUSTS (ESTIMATED OR MEASURED 45 MPH OR MORE) Please note: The need for activation occurs when only one of these criteria are met. If you are hearing reports on the repeater that meet the criteria set by the NWS. Others may have begun to activate the net. Tune to your local repeater, where SKYWARN nets are held. ![]() NOAA Weather Radio, local TV or radio, if your county is under a Severe Thunderstorm/Flash Flood/or Tornado Warning, there is no doubt that the NWS needs your reports. Receive a call from the NWS requesting reports Methods of initial awareness of severe weather and the need to activate the network: We rely on you in assisting in goals number 2, 3 and 4.ġ) TO HAVE A NETWORK OF SPOTTERS IN PLACE TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHERģ) TO COORDINATE REPORTS FROM THE SPOTTERS IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNERĤ) TO RELAY THESE REPORTS TO THE NWS IN A TIMELY MANNER ![]() The Pittsburgh National Weather Service office has over 2000 trained spotters in our 36 county warning area that covers four states. By putting aside any differences that do not support the goals of SKYWARN, you'll find your SKYWARN net to be at its most effective level.Ī great amount of the work is done by the amateur radio community in fulfilling the goals of SKYWARN. Usually it is in these tough times that your communications to the NWS have the utmost value. This is especially helpful in making it through the rougher times that occasionally occur. More on amateur radio SKYWARN NET for Allegheny County.Īn effective SKYWARN net usually follows some form of guide or outline. SKYWARN frequencies that our counties use during severe weather events. Send your comments, questions or any additional information you would like posted on this page to Fred McMullen (WCM)
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