All Amateur Radio Spotters routinely monitor frequency 147.42Ø
Simplex. Backup frequency is 147.535 Simplex. These frequencies are used
when severe weather is imminent or occurring, or when watches/warnings are
issued by the National Weather Service (NWS).
ALL SPOTTERS should monitor NOAA Weather Radio on
frequencies 162.4Ø MHz (Atlantic City) and/or 162.55 (Lewes, DE). Cape May
Co.
Specific Area Message Encoding (SAMES) is: 034009 for those with NOAA WX Alert-SAMES capable receivers.
Cape May County SKYWARN recommends everyone have a NOAA WX Radio All Hazards
receiver in good working order.
More information about NOAA WX Radio All Hazards (NWR) is
HERE.
Severe weather information may also be relayed directly to CAPEMAYCOUNTY
SKYWARN by phone at 609.889.8017
SKYWARN, founded in the early 1970's, is made up of a group of trained,
dedicated amateur weather enthusiasts who work in conjunction with the
National Weather Service by observing and reporting adverse weather
conditions to promote public safety and minimize property damage. With the
advent of Doppler Radar, and other technologies, the art and science of
weather forecasting has made great strides, but even with all the
technology, the National Weather Service still is in need of 'ground truth'
observers. It is through training that the NWS teaches interested volunteers
to be safe, effective and accurate weather spotters who provide them with
the needed ground truths.
The requirements to become a member of the Cape May County Skywarn team are
an interest in weather and a way to pass your weather observations to the
County Coordinator. That's It! No special equipment, just an interest in the
weather and helping others by providing On-The-Ground, Immediate,
information about what the weather is doing at your location.
This can be done by by one of the following: phone, computer, GMRS (family
service) radio, or Amateur Radio. You do not need to be an amateur radio
operator to become a contributing member of Cape May County Skywarn.
Weekly training sessions are held on Monday evenings
at 7:30 p.m. Actual activations of the Skywarn network, in the event of
severe weather, come from the National Weather Service Field Office at Mt.
Holly, New Jersey.
Cape May County SKYWARN Spotters assist the National Weather Service by
being their "eyes and ears" on the ground. This includes tracking and
weather reporting for severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, high winds,
hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or any other disaster NOAA needs information
about. Cape May County SKYWARN can be activated at any time by NWS Mt.
Holly. Your contribution is appreciated!
To learn more about SkyWarn, weather, and more, please visit our
Yahoo GroupHERE.
We look forward to seeing you soon. This site is a work in progress. Please check back
frequently for further updates and information.
Interested in membership or have questions? Click the link below to send a
message to the Cape May County SkyWarn Coordinator
