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Spotter Class Links & Info The NWS's mission is to protect lives and property. When weather conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms or tornadoes are expected to develop, a severe thunderstorm or tornado WATCH is issued. A Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado WARNING is issued when severe weather has been reported by a Skywarn spotter or indicated by Doppler radar. Skywarn volunteers become the NWS's eyes and ears, helping to provide better weather watch and warning services.

Who will activate Skywarn?
The NWS and/or the local emergency management authorities may activate the Skywarn net whenever there is a threat of severe weather or the NWS issues a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch. In this case, information may be relayed through amateur radio repeaters. Localized events may be phoned directory to the NWS and/or local emergency management.

Where will Skywarn observations be taken?
Skywarn reports are relayed from on the road, while at work, or at your home. It is important not to jeopardize your own safety while participating in Skywarn

 SKYWARN Spotter Training Schedule NEW SPOTTER SIGN-UP FORM 
County Course Date Time Where (map) Contact
IMPORTANT:  Classes may be canceled with short notice should severe weather, a tropical storm, or hurricane pose a threat to the forecast area.  All potential class attendees should check the web site on the day of the class or contact the class point of contact to insure that the class has not been canceled.

How To Sign Up For Spotter Training

If you would like to become a Skywarn Storm Spotter and you live here in Clinch County contact:

Director Larry Morrell Jr @ 912-487-6605

Coordinator Jerome Sherrod @ 912-487-3069 

Asst Coordinator Wesley Roundtree @ 912-470-8010 after 7pm.

Also you can contact your local Emergency Mangment Office or you can contact your local weather office by going to www.srh.noaa.gov and click on your local area.

DISCLAMER:
CLINCH COUNTY SKYWARN IS NOT RAN BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NOR CLINCH COUNTY EMERGENCY MANGMENT AGENCY. IT IS A PRIVATE RAN SPOTTER GROUP