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The Home Page of the
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER.
(Formerly MOUNTRAIL-BURKE SKYWARN)
Chapter Operations Coordinator
Jim Aho
ARS: KB0CIR
ACTIVE
SEVERE WEATHER
WATCHES
AND
WARNINGS
FOR
NORTH DAKOTA
Bismarck, ND NWS Area Watches, Warnings, and Advisories Index.
Watches for North Dakota
Warnings for North Dakota
---------------- A Watch means that atmospheric conditions are favorable for severe weather to form.
---------------- A Watch does not mean that severe weather is going to happen for sure.
---------------- A Watch means that there is only a possibility of severe weather occuring in the Watch area.
---------------- Watches are issued for large areas, for long periods of time.
----------------
Watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK.
---------------- A Warning means that severe weather is occuring or is immenent, in the Warning area.
---------------- Warnings are issued for limited areas,for shorter periods of time.
---------------- Warnings are usually issued for no more than a few counties and less than 2 hours.
---------------- Warnings are issued by the local National Weather ServiceOffice.
IF A -- SEVERE - WEATHER - WARNING --- IS ISSUED FOR THE AREA WHERE YOU LIVE,
YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY TAKE ACTIONS TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY.
Over the past decade, the population of this area has decreased. This has especially effected the population of the Amateur Radio Service (ARS) personnel in the area. All but a handful of the Hams in Mountrail County have moved elsewhere or died. This left only myself and my wife, Pat / KB0FJM, as active ARS SKYWARN Spotters in Mountrail County. This year we have gained 2 more spotters in Mountrail County. John / KC0JPO has recently moved to New Town & our daughter, Kristal / KC0BET, is now 16, so she is now officially a SKYWARN Spotter, even though she has been going to SKYWARN Training & going out with her dad since she was 6 years old. There is also one other Ham, who is a reserve ARS SKYWARN Spotter.
SKYWARN Classes for Mountrail County were held in 2002. Over 30 people attended these classes, including personnel from the Amateur Radio Service, City and County Government, Law Enforcement, and Fire Departments, as well as private citizens in Mountrail County. They were of help during the 2002 Storm Season, however the majority of these people chose not to be spotters for the 2003 Storm Season and have chosen not to sign up as spotters since then. Therefore, we were once again short handed for spotters in Mountrail County. With the exception of a few hail storms and a couple straight line wind storms, we have had very little severe weather over the past 6 years. Mountrail County has been very lucky to have relatively quiet Storm Seasons since 2003. However, if the 2008 - 2009 winter is any sign of what summer will be like, we could be in for a very active 2009 Summer Storm Season.
PRIOR TO THE MID 1990'S, ONE OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SKYWARN SPOTTER ELIGIBILITY, WAS A CURRENT AMATEUR "HAM" RADIO OPERATOR'S LICENSE. * HOWEVER, WITH THE ADVENT OF THE CELLULAR TELEPHONE
AND OTHER TYPES OF RELIABLE 2-WAY RADIO SERVICES, THIS REQUIREMENT HAS BEEN ELIMINATED.
THEREFORE,
IF YOU LIVE IN MOUNTRAIL OR BURKE COUNTY AND WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A SKYWARN SPOTTER, YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED.
The MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER serves Mountrail County in Northwest North Dakota.
SKYWARN is a volunteer organization of citizens who are certified by the National Weather Service to spot and
report severe weather events. The Certification Course encompasses training in how to recognize severe weather events including
Funnel Clouds and Tornadoes, as well as other severe weather such as microburst winds, hail, floods, ect.
Each spring the National Weather Service holds SKYWARN Classes throughout the nation. These classes are intended for the training of new spotters, and as a
refresher course for the veteran spotters. Each spotter should try to attend at least one class each year. The classes are usually set up in the evening and only last about 1 1/2 hours.
Anyone who is age 16 + can become a SKYWARN Spotter, under 18 requires Parental concent. No special equipment is required, although some sort of mobile or portable communications, such as cell phone or 2 way radio is helpful. You must have some way to contact the National Weather Service
directly, in order to do spotting alone. However, if this is not possible, you may still become a spotter. If you live in a rural area, you may be able to spot right from your home. The other option available is, you may ride with one of the units that has communications capabilities.
If possible,2 people per vehicle is recommended, as it is sometimes difficult for the driver to drive and operate the communications at the same time. This also makes confirmation of sightings easier. With the advent of the modern compact camcorder and
the high quality, point and shoot camera, many spotters have begun visually documenting the events which they report. The second person, in this situation, can act as a photographer/cinematographer. This activity is NOT endorsed by the National Weather
Service . However, they can use the information gathered to study the severe weather events.
When severe weather is developing, the SKYWARN Spotters go out and watch for severe weather. Once a severe weather event is spotted,
the SKYWARN Spotter reports it to the National Weather Service or Local Public Saftey Officials. In this way, the public may
receive an early warning and have time enough to take shelter.
This is the Main Goal of SKYWARN.
PRIORITIES FOR SKYWARN SPOTTER SAFETY:
First is the safety of the spotter.
Then is the safety of the general public.
Last is information and data gathering and reporting to the National Weather Service .
REMEMBER: THE SKYWARN SPOTTERS' SAFETY ALWAYS COMES FIRST.....
NEVER PUT YOURSELF IN THE PATH OF DANGER IN ORDER TO GET A REPORT!!!
If a spotter gets themselves hurt, they can not help anyone!
The 2009 Storm Season will soon be upon us.
This year's SKYWARN classes will be as follows:
On
Thursday, 4 June 2009
there will be a
SKYWARN Severe Summer Weather Seminar
for
ARS, Government Officials, & the General Public
at the
Two Way North Restaurant Banquet Room
in
Stanley, ND
from approximately
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT.
On
Monday, 9 June 2009
There will also be a
SKYWARN Severe Summer Weather Seminar
at the
The New Law Enforcement Center Conference Room
in
Williston, ND
from approximately
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT.
For other training sessions
go to
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bis/skytrain.php
Good Links National SKYWARN Homepage! Western ND SKYWARN Homepage! Intellicast Weather! NWS Bismarck, ND ! WX.COM Weather Information Service.
North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board Weather Radars Intensity Scale for ND ARB Radar Images. North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board Weather Radars Home Page. Stanley, North Dakota ARB Radar Images Index Page. Bowman, North Dakota ARB Radar Images Index Page.
UPDATED EVERY 15 MINUTES!
JUNE - AUGUST
The MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER currently has 4 ARS Spotters and
a number of Spotters from other sectors, who are trained.
If you would like more information on SKYWARN or would like to become a member of the
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER
Contact the MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN Chapter Operations Coordinator! Or
If you are a MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN Spotter, we would especially like to hear from you.
Click here to send Spotter Greetings.
Come and share your SKYWARN Spotter stories in the
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER
CHAT ROOM Everyone is welcome.
Please visit our Guest Book
View it.
Sign it.
COMING SOON!
Photo Album
Please submit your Northwest North Dakota storm photos
HERE
NORTHWEST ND WEATHER FORECASTS
Click on the County Name for Forecasts of Towns in that County.
Mountrail County
Burke County 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Thank You for visiting the Homepage of
The
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER
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Last updated on 13 May, 2009.
Disclaimer: This site is not affiliated with the National Weather Service or the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board and, with the exception of links, the information included here is not official information from the National Weather Service or the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board.
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER.
SEVERE WEATHER
WATCHES
AND
WARNINGS
FOR
NORTH DAKOTA
---------------- A Watch means that atmospheric conditions are favorable for severe weather to form.
---------------- A Watch does not mean that severe weather is going to happen for sure.
---------------- A Watch means that there is only a possibility of severe weather occuring in the Watch area.
---------------- Watches are issued for large areas, for long periods of time.
----------------
Watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK.
---------------- A Warning means that severe weather is occuring or is immenent, in the Warning area.
---------------- Warnings are issued for limited areas,for shorter periods of time.
---------------- Warnings are usually issued for no more than a few counties and less than 2 hours.
---------------- Warnings are issued by the local National Weather ServiceOffice.
IF A -- SEVERE - WEATHER - WARNING --- IS ISSUED FOR THE AREA WHERE YOU LIVE,
YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY TAKE ACTIONS TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY.
Over the past decade, the population of this area has decreased. This has especially effected the population of the Amateur Radio Service (ARS) personnel in the area. All but a handful of the Hams in Mountrail County have moved elsewhere or died. This left only myself and my wife, Pat / KB0FJM, as active ARS SKYWARN Spotters in Mountrail County. This year we have gained 2 more spotters in Mountrail County. John / KC0JPO has recently moved to New Town & our daughter, Kristal / KC0BET, is now 16, so she is now officially a SKYWARN Spotter, even though she has been going to SKYWARN Training & going out with her dad since she was 6 years old. There is also one other Ham, who is a reserve ARS SKYWARN Spotter.
SKYWARN Classes for Mountrail County were held in 2002. Over 30 people attended these classes, including personnel from the Amateur Radio Service, City and County Government, Law Enforcement, and Fire Departments, as well as private citizens in Mountrail County. They were of help during the 2002 Storm Season, however the majority of these people chose not to be spotters for the 2003 Storm Season and have chosen not to sign up as spotters since then. Therefore, we were once again short handed for spotters in Mountrail County. With the exception of a few hail storms and a couple straight line wind storms, we have had very little severe weather over the past 6 years. Mountrail County has been very lucky to have relatively quiet Storm Seasons since 2003. However, if the 2008 - 2009 winter is any sign of what summer will be like, we could be in for a very active 2009 Summer Storm Season.
PRIOR TO THE MID 1990'S, ONE OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SKYWARN SPOTTER ELIGIBILITY, WAS A CURRENT AMATEUR "HAM" RADIO OPERATOR'S LICENSE. * HOWEVER, WITH THE ADVENT OF THE CELLULAR TELEPHONE
AND OTHER TYPES OF RELIABLE 2-WAY RADIO SERVICES, THIS REQUIREMENT HAS BEEN ELIMINATED.
THEREFORE,
IF YOU LIVE IN MOUNTRAIL OR BURKE COUNTY AND WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A SKYWARN SPOTTER, YOUR ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED.
The MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER serves Mountrail County in Northwest North Dakota.
SKYWARN is a volunteer organization of citizens who are certified by the National Weather Service to spot and
report severe weather events. The Certification Course encompasses training in how to recognize severe weather events including
Funnel Clouds and Tornadoes, as well as other severe weather such as microburst winds, hail, floods, ect.
Each spring the National Weather Service holds SKYWARN Classes throughout the nation. These classes are intended for the training of new spotters, and as a
refresher course for the veteran spotters. Each spotter should try to attend at least one class each year. The classes are usually set up in the evening and only last about 1 1/2 hours.
Anyone who is age 16 + can become a SKYWARN Spotter, under 18 requires Parental concent. No special equipment is required, although some sort of mobile or portable communications, such as cell phone or 2 way radio is helpful. You must have some way to contact the National Weather Service
directly, in order to do spotting alone. However, if this is not possible, you may still become a spotter. If you live in a rural area, you may be able to spot right from your home. The other option available is, you may ride with one of the units that has communications capabilities.
If possible,2 people per vehicle is recommended, as it is sometimes difficult for the driver to drive and operate the communications at the same time. This also makes confirmation of sightings easier. With the advent of the modern compact camcorder and
the high quality, point and shoot camera, many spotters have begun visually documenting the events which they report. The second person, in this situation, can act as a photographer/cinematographer. This activity is NOT endorsed by the National Weather
Service . However, they can use the information gathered to study the severe weather events.
When severe weather is developing, the SKYWARN Spotters go out and watch for severe weather. Once a severe weather event is spotted,
the SKYWARN Spotter reports it to the National Weather Service or Local Public Saftey Officials. In this way, the public may
receive an early warning and have time enough to take shelter.
The MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER serves Mountrail County in Northwest North Dakota.
This is the Main Goal of SKYWARN.
PRIORITIES FOR SKYWARN SPOTTER SAFETY:
First is the safety of the spotter.
Then is the safety of the general public.
Last is information and data gathering and reporting to the National Weather Service .
REMEMBER: THE SKYWARN SPOTTERS' SAFETY ALWAYS COMES FIRST.....
NEVER PUT YOURSELF IN THE PATH OF DANGER IN ORDER TO GET A REPORT!!!
If a spotter gets themselves hurt, they can not help anyone!
The 2009 Storm Season will soon be upon us.
This year's SKYWARN classes will be as follows:
On
Thursday, 4 June 2009
there will be a
SKYWARN Severe Summer Weather Seminar
for
ARS, Government Officials, & the General Public
at the
Two Way North Restaurant Banquet Room
in
Stanley, ND
from approximately
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT.
On
Monday, 9 June 2009
There will also be a
SKYWARN Severe Summer Weather Seminar
at the
The New Law Enforcement Center Conference Room
in
Williston, ND
from approximately
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT.
For other training sessions
go to
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bis/skytrain.php
Good Links National SKYWARN Homepage! Western ND SKYWARN Homepage! Intellicast Weather! NWS Bismarck, ND ! WX.COM Weather Information Service.
North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board Weather Radars Intensity Scale for ND ARB Radar Images. North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board Weather Radars Home Page. Stanley, North Dakota ARB Radar Images Index Page. Bowman, North Dakota ARB Radar Images Index Page.
UPDATED EVERY 15 MINUTES!
JUNE - AUGUST
The MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER currently has 4 ARS Spotters and
a number of Spotters from other sectors, who are trained.
If you would like more information on SKYWARN or would like to become a member of the
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER
Contact the MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN Chapter Operations Coordinator! Or
If you are a MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN Spotter, we would especially like to hear from you.
Click here to send Spotter Greetings.
Come and share your SKYWARN Spotter stories in the
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER
CHAT ROOM Everyone is welcome.
Please visit our Guest Book
View it.
Sign it.
COMING SOON!
Photo Album
Please submit your Northwest North Dakota storm photos
HERE
NORTHWEST ND WEATHER FORECASTS
Click on the County Name for Forecasts of Towns in that County.
Mountrail County
Burke County 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Thank You for visiting the Homepage of
The
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER
This page is being hosted by
Contact the Webmaster
Last updated on 13 May, 2009.
Disclaimer: This site is not affiliated with the National Weather Service or the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board and, with the exception of links, the information included here is not official information from the National Weather Service or the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board.
PRIORITIES FOR SKYWARN SPOTTER SAFETY:
First is the safety of the spotter.
Then is the safety of the general public.
Last is information and data gathering and reporting to the National Weather Service .
REMEMBER: THE SKYWARN SPOTTERS' SAFETY ALWAYS COMES FIRST.....
NEVER PUT YOURSELF IN THE PATH OF DANGER IN ORDER TO GET A REPORT!!!
If a spotter gets themselves hurt, they can not help anyone!
The 2009 Storm Season will soon be upon us.
This year's SKYWARN classes will be as follows:
On
Thursday, 4 June 2009
there will be a
SKYWARN Severe Summer Weather Seminar
for
ARS, Government Officials, & the General Public
at the
Two Way North Restaurant Banquet Room
in
Stanley, ND
from approximately
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT.
On
Monday, 9 June 2009
There will also be a
SKYWARN Severe Summer Weather Seminar
at the
The New Law Enforcement Center Conference Room
in
Williston, ND
from approximately
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT.
For other training sessions
go to
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bis/skytrain.php
On
Thursday, 4 June 2009
there will be a
SKYWARN Severe Summer Weather Seminar
for
ARS, Government Officials, & the General Public
at the
Two Way North Restaurant Banquet Room
in
Stanley, ND
from approximately
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT.
On
Monday, 9 June 2009
There will also be a
SKYWARN Severe Summer Weather Seminar
at the
The New Law Enforcement Center Conference Room
in
Williston, ND
from approximately
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT.
For other training sessions
go to
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bis/skytrain.php
| Good Links |
| National SKYWARN Homepage! |
| Western ND SKYWARN Homepage! |
| Intellicast Weather! |
| NWS Bismarck, ND ! |
| WX.COM Weather Information Service. |
| North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board Weather Radars |
| Intensity Scale for ND ARB Radar Images. |
| North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board Weather Radars Home Page. |
| Stanley, North Dakota ARB Radar Images Index Page. |
| Bowman, North Dakota ARB Radar Images Index Page. |
UPDATED EVERY 15 MINUTES!
JUNE - AUGUST
The MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER currently has 4 ARS Spotters and
a number of Spotters from other sectors, who are trained.
If you would like more information on SKYWARN or would like to become a member of the
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER
Contact the MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN Chapter Operations Coordinator! Or
If you are a MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN Spotter, we would especially like to hear from you.
Click here to send Spotter Greetings.
Come and share your SKYWARN Spotter stories in the
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER
CHAT ROOM Everyone is welcome.
Please visit our Guest Book
View it.
Sign it.
COMING SOON!
Photo Album
Please submit your Northwest North Dakota storm photos
HERE
NORTHWEST ND WEATHER FORECASTS
Click on the County Name for Forecasts of Towns in that County.
Mountrail County
Burke County 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Thank You for visiting the Homepage of
The
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER
This page is being hosted by
Contact the Webmaster
Last updated on 13 May, 2009.
Disclaimer: This site is not affiliated with the National Weather Service or the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board and, with the exception of links, the information included here is not official information from the National Weather Service or the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board.
a number of Spotters from other sectors, who are trained.
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER
Or
If you are a MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN Spotter, we would especially like to hear from you.
Click here to send Spotter Greetings.
Come and share your SKYWARN Spotter stories in the
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER
CHAT ROOM Everyone is welcome.
Please visit our Guest Book
View it.
Sign it.
COMING SOON!
Photo Album
Please submit your Northwest North Dakota storm photos
HERE
NORTHWEST ND WEATHER FORECASTS
Click on the County Name for Forecasts of Towns in that County.
Mountrail County
Burke County 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Thank You for visiting the Homepage of
The
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER
This page is being hosted by
Contact the Webmaster
Last updated on 13 May, 2009.
Disclaimer: This site is not affiliated with the National Weather Service or the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board and, with the exception of links, the information included here is not official information from the National Weather Service or the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board.
Come and share your SKYWARN Spotter stories in the
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER
Everyone is welcome.
Please visit our Guest Book
COMING SOON!
Photo Album
Please submit your Northwest North Dakota storm photos
HERE
NORTHWEST ND WEATHER FORECASTS
Click on the County Name for Forecasts of Towns in that County.
Mountrail County
Burke County 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Thank You for visiting the Homepage of
The
MOUNTRAIL COUNTY SKYWARN CHAPTER
This page is being hosted by
Contact the Webmaster
Last updated on 13 May, 2009.
Disclaimer: This site is not affiliated with the National Weather Service or the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board and, with the exception of links, the information included here is not official information from the National Weather Service or the North Dakota Atmospheric Resource Board.
NORTHWEST ND WEATHER FORECASTS
Click on the County Name for Forecasts of Towns in that County.
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