SKYWARN® is a volunteer program established by The National Weather Service (NWS) in the 1970’s. These volunteers help keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service.
The information provided by SKYWARN® spotters, coupled with Doppler radar technology, improved satellite and other data, has enabled NWS to issue more timely and accurate warnings for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash floods.
Who is eligible and how do I get started?
NWS encourages anyone with an interest in public service to join the SKYWARN® program. Volunteers include police and fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public utility workers and other concerned private citizens. Individuals affiliated with hospitals, schools, churches, and nursing homes or who have a responsibility for protecting others are encouraged to become a spotter.
Ready to learn more?
Find a class in your area. Training is free and typically lasts about 2 hours. You’ll learn:
- Basics of thunderstorm development
- Fundamentals of storm structure
- Identifying potential severe weather features
- Information to report
- How to report information
- Basic severe weather safety
Click here for: 2024 Southeast Arizona Skywarn® Spotter Training Schedule
Need help with your Spotter Number?
If you need help finding your spotter number or a class schedule, contact your local Warning Coordination Meteorologist. He or she can help you get, find or replace your spotter information and let you know about upcoming classes.
Click here for: Arizona NWS Contacts
Skywarn® and the American Radio Relay League
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is a noncommercial membership organization of radio amateurs, organized for the promotion of interest in Amateur Radio. The National Weather Service works with ARRL Section Amateur Radio Emergency Service volunteers at the local level to establish Skywarn® radio networks, and/or other specialized weather emergency alert and relief systems. These local Skywarn® radio organizations act as communicators and spotters when severe weather and other disasters strike.
Arizona Skywarn® Sector 1
General Information on the third Wednesday of the Month
Weekly, during monsoon season (June 15 – September 30)
1930 MST, 0230 Zulu
EAARS Repeater system
(If the EAARS Mt. Lemmon repeater is down, we will meet on 146.88)
Coordinator: Henry, K7AEL
Net Manager: Dick, W0PZD
Click here for Arizona Skywarn® Sector 1
Source: NWS SKYWARN® Storm Spotter Program
Source: Arizona SKYWARN®
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