SKYWARN Amateur Radio Recognition Day - Today

Our annual SKYWARN Amateur Radio Recognition Day will run through 6pm today.

This annual event is set aside to recognize and celebrate the support amateur radio operators provide the National Weather Service (NWS). Amateur radio operators are a key component of the warning process in every community - helping with storm spotting, communication, and sometimes post-event assistance. We utilize the assistance of many local amateur radio operators in nearly every major weather event.

From 6am through 6pm today, we will be making contacts via Amateur Radio around the country (and World!), exchanging weather information and showing our appreciation.

For more information on SKYWARN Recognition Day - use this link: hamradio.noaa.gov

On Twitter, you can watch hashtag #SKYWARN16 or follow @SWVST_MKX for where we are at.

Amateur Radio Operators at MKX during SRD 2015