STL METRO SKYWARN - AWARENESS TRAINING

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STL Metro SKYWARN Awareness Quiz

Join us to enhance your understanding of severe weather reporting through the STL Metro SKYWARN Awareness Quiz. This quiz is designed for Ham Radio operators and weather enthusiasts to effectively communicate storm incidents to the National Weather Service.

Test your knowledge on key topics!

Identify reportable weather events.
Understand the importance of the SKYWARN Net.
Know the essentials for effective storm reporting.

4 Questions1 MinutesCreated by ReportingSky200

Why is the SKYWARN Net a vital part of the storm reporting

Gives Ham Radio Operators something to do during a storm

Provides an opportunity for Hams to tryout their radio for the first time

Provides a reliable means to convey storm information directly to the National Weather Service

I can check in to the Net and talk to other Hams during the storm

The most important reason to provide severe weather reports

Provides damage reports to the National Weather Service

Provides the National Weather Service with "on the ground" reports of what the storm is currently doing

Provides a record of where the storm has created impacts

Shows the National Weather Service that we have Ham Radio operators providing reports

To be a properly trained SYWARN member, the following are not needed

A licensed Ham Radio Operator

Have taken a NWS spotter training

Taken the SKYWARN Awareness training

Be able to provide reports on the local SKYWARN Net

A car to chase the storm location

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