We are very fortunate to have the National Weather Service offer their SKYWARN training in the East Bay area.\u00a0 Not only is the topic of weather spotting fascinating, but the information that is gathered on the ground is critical for validating forecasting models and can have an impact on the ability of our towns to recover some of their expenses incurred as a result of a major weather event.\u00a0 Having trained SKYWARN spotters that are also hams is an extra bonus, as we can get the ground reports to the NWS via Amateur Radio when other means are inoperable.<\/p>\n
The Newport Daily News<\/a> had an article a couple of days ago concerning SKYWARN.\u00a0 See page 1 here<\/a>, page 2 here<\/a><\/p>\n The SKYWARN training is free, and takes about 2.5 hours.\u00a0 But you must register as space is limited.\u00a0 Details are below:<\/p>\n Saturday May 12th, 2018<\/span><\/span>\u00a0– 1000 AM-1230 PM:<\/span> We are very fortunate to have the National Weather Service offer their SKYWARN training in the East Bay area.\u00a0 Not only is the topic of weather spotting fascinating, but the information that is gathered on the ground is critical for … Continue reading
\nMiddletown Fire Department – Community Room<\/span>
\n239 Wyatt Road<\/a><\/span>
\nMiddletown RI<\/span>
\nTaught by: Amateur Radio Coordinator
\nRegistration Required via the following link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/