Metro Skywarn

Metro Skywarn is an organization of amateur radio operators with interest in reporting severe weather in the Twin Cities Metro area and surrounding counties.

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The NWS requested the we activate on Burnsville 147.210 and Minneapolis 146.700. The Blaine repeater is no longer activated. If you have any reportable please contact one of the repeaters

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Metro Skywarn has activated a formal net on the Minneapolis Repeater upon request on the NWS for the entire Metro coverage area is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and heavy rain in Hennipin county

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We are activating on 146.700 and 147.210 as the NWS has requested spotter activation for Scott and Carver county.

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The National Weather service has issue a severe weather warning for Dakota and Scott Counties.

K0MSW has activated a formal net on 147.210 pl tone 100

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The Radar and Satellite webinars in April have been condensed and are now available on our YouTube. https://t.co/QL7JZvvJZx

As a reminder, our typical Wednesday Weekly Check-In at 8:30 p.m. tonight will not happen if severe weather is happening.

#mnwx @NWSTwinCities @TCMETSOC

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Nets were terminated.

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We're standing by on 146.700, 147.210.
Aaron, Bloomington AUXCOMM
KØMSW

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There is still a little bit of time yet to register and attend tonight's Radar and Satellite Webinar! Details will be sent to sign in at 20 minutes to 7 p.m. Register here" https://t.co/P6O6xLKom3

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Today's SWAW topic is EXTREME HEAT!

Heat exhaustion & heat stroke should be taken seriously.

If you exhibit symptoms of heat illness (cramps, dizziness, confusion, nausea, more), seek help immediately.

Find out more info at: https://t.co/JvWmSnQ9uI

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A donation from the MN Severe Storms Con. enabled us to expand the spots for the Radar & Satellite Webinar on Tues., April 25 at 7 pm. Meteorologist & MSW Trainer Matt Taraldsen will go through basics of radar & satellite interpretation. Register/info: https://t.co/ZUApkGGYW1

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TORNADO DRILLS!!!!

At 6:45 p.m., the @nwstwincities will issue a MOCK TORNADO WARNING. Sirens in most areas will sound.

Practice your severe weather safety plans.

MSW SPOTTERS - Call in mock reports on the ham net!

Find out more info at: https://t.co/AP1ZlJhsLU

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TORNADO DRILLS!!!!

At 1:45 & 6:45 p.m., the @nwstwincities will issue a MOCK TORNADO WARNING. Sirens in most areas will sound.

Practice your severe weather safety plans.

MSW SPOTTERS - Call in mock reports on the ham net!

Find out more info at: https://t.co/AP1ZlJhsLU

#mnwx

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Today's topic for SWAW is TORNADOES!

Tornadoes are often hidden in rain & cannot be seen until it is too late. Seek shelter immediately in the lowest floor of a building interior room without windows.

Find out more information at: https://t.co/mxbDBcgXDD

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Today's topic for SWAW is FLOODS!

Flooding is dangerous. Never drive over roads that are flooded, the road may be washed out underneath & your vehicle could easily be swept away.

TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN!

Find out more info at: https://t.co/uQhrXdOXgB

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Today's topic for SWAW is HAIL, LIGHTING & OTHER SEVERE WEATHER!

Thunderstorms produce more than just tornadoes & flooding. In fact, lighting, extreme wind, & hail can cause tremendous damage & even fatalities!

Find out more at: https://t.co/U9mxalQ4NC

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Today's topic for SWAW is ALERTS!

Have multiple ways to receive alerts. Weather radios, broadcast media, reliable phone alerting apps, et cetera.

Understand the differences between a watch & a warning.

Find out more info at: https://t.co/DdoLGqy7OZ

#mnwx @NWSTwinCities

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Severe Weather Awareness Week 2023. Share the resources & info we provide.

Links to Severe Weather Awareness Week
Twin Cities NWS - https://t.co/utvnLgI1J2
MN HSEM - https://t.co/LFARbLoKi5
WI EM - https://t.co/uNT9u6W5JD

Tornado Drills
Thurs. at 1:45 p.m.
Thurs. at 6:45 p.m.

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In prep for Severe Weather Awareness Week, spotters may enjoy this video showing how many anti-cyclonic tornadoes form & how to protect yourself. Add Pecos Hank's YouTube to your list of informative severe weather providers. Watch watch video here: https://t.co/EyXLvFAb40 #mnwx

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It's that time of year for you to sign up for SKYWARN classes again! Every 2 years!

This year there is new visuals and new sections in the training!

See class schedule and register at https://t.co/H7bErdAevF #mnwx @NWSTwinCities

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Meteorologist Matt Taraldsen teaches spotters the basics of understanding radar & satellite interpretation in a webinar!

Please only sign up for 1 session. FREE for MSW Spotters.

April 18 from 7-9pm
https://t.co/cViqOcWhRK

April 25 from 7-9pm
https://t.co/Jte9CvtWzG