We're under a "MODERATE" risk of severe weather, and I wouldn't be surprised if that was upgraded to a "HIGH" risk as the system approaches. (reference: http://www.spc.noaa.gov). SKYWARN activation will probably be requested. 146.790 and 147.360 for South Okaloosa and North Okaloosa county, ( Read more... )

The National Weather Service office in Mobile is running a SKYWARN storm spotter's class here in Shalimar. Anyone interested is invited to attend; 6:30-9:30, at the Okaloosa County Courthouse Annex in Shalimar. It's in the EOC (north entrance, by the sheriff's office). :)

The long-awaited SKYWARN class is finally here ( Read more... )

I have an interview tonight with our local newspaper that wants to know all about our local SKYWARN operations. As the EC for my county, SKYWARN ops kinda fell into my lap as well. Is there anything you guys think I should remember to tell the reporter?

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arrrrhhhhhh

marathon storm spotting

what was supposed to be an hour or two, if I got up to laurel hill in time, of storm spotting ended up being a 5+ person operation, with me and KG4SRH trapesing all over weird parts of the county (link goes to an overpass over I-10; you can see FOREVER ( Read more... )