Skywarn™ Spotter Program !!
	Skywarn™ Storm Spotter Guide (pdf file) For western Nevada and eastern California *** Note: The 1-800 Spotter Phone Number is for SPOTTERS ONLY, and should NOT be given out to anyone! ***

INTRODUCTION

Pleasant weather usually dominates Nevada and eastern California, but even we are susceptible to severe weather. Thunderstorms can produce flash flooding, damaging winds, hail and even tornadoes. Winter storms can bring high winds, heavy snow and river flooding.

To effectively warn for the protection of life and property, the National Weather Service must have a thorough handle on current weather conditions throughout Nevada and eastern California. Unfortunately, long distances separate National Weather Service offices. Although weather satellites and Doppler weather radar use the latest technology to provide a wealth of information to forecasters, no tool has yet been developed that can replace a human observation of the weather in a local area at a specific time.

You can help! By alerting us to significant weather events, you become the "eyes and ears" for the National Weather Service in your area and help us determine when and where we need to issue warnings. Your participation in the SKYWARN™ spotter program is entirely voluntary. You are under no obligation and cannot be compensated. However, your vigilance is valuable and greatly appreciated! It helps others and could save lives.

Spotters are needed in only the following counties/areas:

	Nevada		California
Churchill Douglas Lake Tahoe area Lyon Mineral Pershing Storey Washoe County - Only Washoe/Pleasant Valleys		Alpine El Dorado Lake Tahoe area Lassen Modoc - Surprise Valley Mono Nevada Placer Plumas Sierra

 

If you reside in the areas listed above and would like to become a SKYWARN™ spotter,
*** or if you are already a spotter and would like a refresher training course ***,
please email me at: (providing this information is voluntary)

  wendell.hohmann@noaa.gov.

Once again, thanks very much for your help!

Wendell Hohmann

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