This event started by the National Weather Service and the American
Radio Relay League, celebrates contributions to public safety made by
volunteer SKYWARN participants. NWS offices frequently acquire real
time information from radio equipped weather spotters -- especially
during periods of severe or adverse weather. These spotters provide
valuable ground truth reports for phenomena such as hail, high winds,
tornadoes, flash flooding, and snow fall reports. Those reports are
used by our staff to prepare and verify statements and warnings
During this event, SKYWARN operators at NWS offices around the nation
make contact with amateur radio operators nationally and around the
world. Contact will be attempted with as many participating NWS offices
as possible via amateur radio. Many different modes will be used.
This year SKYWARN Recognition Day begins at 0000 UTC on December 1,
2007 and ends at 2400 UTC.
For additional information:
www.crh.noaa.gov/hamradio
