As trained weather spotters we alert the National Weather Service in extreme weather conditions. The SKYWARN Program was implemented by the NWS in the 1970's, and retains a critical role as a first line of defense for severe weather threats such as storms, tornadoes and flash floods. The National Weather Service trains new volunteers every year,
The NorCal Skywarn group consists of people from al
l walks of life who are concerned about the weather. We also alert the public through HAM radio in the Sacramento Area via the K6IS repeater on 145.190 Mhz. The weather service also uses us to "spot" the weather in cases where they cannot see the weather or need better intel for it. Vaca,Vacaville,CA 462.625 Mhz.
***We have a Skywarn Net in Operation! On Wednesdays at 8PM PDT or 2000 Hrs tune into the K6IS Repeater 145.190 - 162.2. All are welcome to check in ! ****
We are now on IRLP! IRLP will link into our repeater from a repeater near you. Our node is 7457.
***If you are a news station or weather forecaster and need more info let us know. We have over 30 members in the Sacramento Valley area.***
If you would like to become involved with Skywarn let us know and we'll get someone in contact with you. Send a email to [email protected]
Be sure to check our website at NorCalSkywarn.weebly.com
