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Welcome to the NWS JAX SKYWARN Resource Page! 

 

Registration


SKYWARN™ Spotter Class Schedule - These Classes are Virtual                                                                                                
 County   Date

Time

Location
Wherever you Choose!

Class Contact

Virtual 

Tuesday 
October 15, 2024

12 pm - 1:15 pm (ET) Your Mobile Device or Computer

Register here: 
GoToWebinar

Virtual 

Tuesday 
January 28, 2025

12 pm - 1:15 pm (ET) Your Mobile Device or Computer

Register here: 
GoToWebinar


SKYWARN™ Spotter Class Schedule - These Classes are In-Person                                                                                                
 County   Date

Time

Location

Registration Contact

Marion October 9th
2024
6 - 8 pm


Marion County EOC
692 NW 30th Ave
Ocala, FL 34475

 

Alert Marion Sign-up

Flagler October 16th
2024
6 - 8 pm


Flagler County EOC
1769 E Moody Blvd
Bunnell, FL 32110

Flagler Skywarn Sign-Up 

Columbia January 7th
2025
6 - 8 pm


Columbia County EOC
263 NW Lake City Avenue
Lake City, FL 32055

Shayne Morgan

Email 

Phone: 386-758-1383

Columbia February 18th
2025
6 - 8 pm


Columbia County EOC
263 NW Lake City Avenue
Lake City, FL 32055

Shayne Morgan

Email 

Phone: 386-758-1383

Nassau February 20th
2025
6 - 8 pm


Nassau County EOC
77150 Citizens Circle
Yulee, FL 32097

Jami McCormick

Email 

Phone: 904-548-0900

St Johns March 11th
2025
6 - 8 pm


St Johns County EOC
100 EOC Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32092

Laura Nelson

Email 

Phone: 904-824-5550

IMPORTANT:  Classes may be canceled with short notice should severe weather, a tropical storm, or hurricane pose a threat to the forecast area.  All potential class attendees should check the web site on the day of the class or contact the class point of contact to insure that the class has not been canceled. 

 

Resources


Report Weather to NWS JAX: 

(800) 499-1594 extension 1

Online Storm Report Form or

Online Report Generator

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Spotter Classes
NWS JAX Class Video (1 hr 18 min, cc option)
NWS JAX Online Spotter Course (Slides Only)
MetEd Skywarn™ Spotter Training Courses

 

Field Guides
NWS Spotter Field Guides
Hail and Wind Guides
   

 


What is the NWS Skywarn™ Storm Spotter Program? 


The Skywarn™ spotter program is a nationwide network of volunteers trained by the National Weather Service (NWS) to report significant weather. All are welcome to participate!  The NWS's mission is to protect lives and property from dangerous weather events through forecasts and warning notifications. Skywarn™ spotters help meet this mission by safely relaying ground truth weather observation reports to their local NWS office. Spotter reports ultimately help the NWS provide better weather watch and warning services.
 

 

Skywarn™ Observations

Skywarn™ reports are relayed from on the road, while at work, or at your home. Never jeopardize your own safety while participating in Skywarn™.  Spotter safety is always of upmost importance - Spotters are never encouraged to go outside during dangerous weather. When safe for spotter do relay weather reports to the NWS JAX, there are multiple ways to do so either by calling the operations team, submitting online reports or sharing reports via Social Media. 
 

 

Skywarn™ and Amateur Radio Operators

HAM radio operators have a special place in the Skywarn™ program. NWS offices have HAM equipment on site. Skywarn™ nets run by the volunteer amateur radio net control operators allow for reports to be directly heard at National Weather Service offices. For more information on the NWS Jacksonville HAM radio network, contact Scott Roberts.

 

Email NWS Jacksonville Spotter Program Leader