Skywarn Storm Spotter Classes

Welcome to the NWS JAX SKYWARN Resource Page!

Registration

County	Date	Time	Location Wherever you Choose!	Class Contact
SKYWARN™ Spotter Class Schedule - These Classes are Virtual
Virtual	TBD	TBD	Your Computer	Register at: GoToWebinar
SKYWARN™ Spotter Class Schedule - These Classes are In-Person
County	Date	Time	Location	Registration Contact
Glynn	April 11th 2024	6 - 8 pm	Harold Pate Building Room 224 1725 Reynolds Street Brunswick, GA 31520	Register Via this Link
Nassau	Apr 22nd 2024	6 - 8 pm	Nassau County EOC 77151 Citizens Circle Yulee, FL 32097	Jami McCormick (email) 904-548-0940
Marion	May 8th 2024	6 - 8 pm	Marion County EOC 692 NW 30th Ocala, FL 34475	Register at Alert Marion Training Website or Robert Morris (email) 352-369-8136
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.

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