Waupaca County ARES
Amateur Radio Emergency Communications
NWS Green Bay 2o24
Skywarn Spotter Training
Each year NWS Green Bay provides several online storm spotter training opportunities using GoToMeeting Webinars at no cost to you. WI Skywarn Spotters are required to take skywarn spotter training every two years. Each class runs about 45 to 55 minutes in length. There is a standard and an advanced talk offered. Visit weather.gov/grb/skywarn for more information
Date | Time | 2024 Skywarn Spotter Talk | Registration Links |
|---|---|---|---|
April 16, 2024 - Tuesday | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | 2024 Skywarn Spotter Talk - Standard #5 | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7589869830219181661 |
April 11, 2024 - Thursday | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | 2024 Skywarn Spotter Talk - Standard #3 | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8815562511910357082 |
April 10, 2024 - Wednesday | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | 2024 Skywarn Spotter Talk - Advanced #1 | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3936111327259121238 |
May 4, 2024 - Saturday | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | 2024 Skywarn Spotter Talk - Advanced #2 | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7050056899981208156 |
April 12, 2024 Friday | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | 2024 Skywarn Spotter Talk - Standard #4 | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6055997233401894229 |
April 8, 2024 - Monday | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | 2024 Skywarn Spotter Talk - Standard #1 | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4940956103395129947 |
April 9, 2024 - Tuesday | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | 2024 Skywarn Spotter Talk - Standard #2 | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1959475293541009751 |
April 25, 2024 - Thursday | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | 2024 Skywarn Spotter Talk - Standard #6 | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6497715034744644448 |
NWS Green Bay Handouts/Other Resources:
These handouts are free to download, print and/or distribute as you need. If you have any questions about them, please reach out to the office: nws.greenbay@noaa.gov
Skywarn Tri-Fold Spotter Brochure-- .pdf format
Skywarn Measuring Snowfall for NWS Green Bay -- .pdf format
Skywarn Weather Spotter's Field Guide -- .pdf format
Skywarn Hail size chart -- .pdf format
NOAA Weather Radio Information
NOAA Weather Radio Information -- NWS Green Bay area
Radar Interpretation
The radar training is not required to become a spotter, but is recommended for advanced spotters or net control operators.
Introduction to the WSR-88D NWS Doppler Radar -- Basic Doppler radar overview
Doppler Weather Radar Fundamentals -- Fundamentals of Doppler weather radar operations & how to interpret common phenomena
Dual Polarization Radar Fundamentals -- Dual-pol radar information
Severe Weather
Severe Weather 101 -- Severe weather basics
EF Tornado Scale -- Enhanced Fujita Scale
For More Information on Storm Spotting:
Go to NWS Green Bay Skywarn Spotter Webpage Below
https://www.weather.gov/grb/skywarn
NWS Green Bay Skywarn Spotter Training
FEMA Baseline Courses
This Independent study course introduces ICS and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. It describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the system. This course also explains the relationship between ICS and NIMS.
IS-700 Course Materials
Within Six (6) Months of becoming an ARES/RACES operator, completion of FEMA's ICS-100 and IS-700 certifications is a requirement. For course materials and information, visit the above baseline courses (by clicking on the Read More buttons). Waupaca County ARES/RACES members who complete their ICS-100 and IS-700 certifications can submit their certifications to Dave Chroninger (WB9GBG) at: condor46@wi-net.com
