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Episode #225, Reporting Storm Spotter Information To The National Weather Service."
Episode #225, Reporting Storm Spotter Information To The National Weather Service."
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
May 16, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Practical Prepping Podcast Episode #225, Reporting Storm Spotter Information To The National Weather Service."In this episode, we discuss what and how to make storm spotter reports to the National Weather Service, even if you have not had the Storm Spotter training.What To Report:Tornadoes, funnel clouds, rotating wall cloudsHail one inch, or quarter-sized, or larger. (Do not use "pea sized" or "marble sized" in reports, use standard measurements or coin sizes for reports)Wind speed, 58+ mph, measured or estimatedWind damage to trees, roofs, structures, or downed power lines.Check your local National Weather Service website to find the ways to reports to them. You can make phone reports, online reports, for most local offices, and apps for others.We discourage "storm chasing" for the untrained and inexperienced, but we certainly encourage you to get "storm spotter" training.If you find value in the podcast, would you consider supporting us?Your support helps us keep the podcast up and running, as well as growing. Here are several ways:Amazon affiliate - start your shopping from our websiteIt costs you nothing extra, but pays us a little commission to support the podcast.Buy Us A Cup of Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/practicalprepBuy one of our books "Practical Prepping For Everyday People" "Making Contact During Emergencies" Linked from our website, On Amazon, or wherever books are sold.Contact us.Practical PreppingWebsite: www.practicalprepping.infoEmail at info@practicalprepping.infoWebsite design and hosting by ProLine DesignsCopyright 2022, Practical PreppingJoin us every weekday for more episodes of Practical Prepping Podcast.
Released:
May 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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