Reporting Criteria
| Wall clouds |
especially if they are rotating |
| Hail |
(Be specific with regard to size; DO NOT report
MARBLE size). |
| Winds |
- (40 mph or greater; specify whether estimated or
recorded)
- large branches downed (specify
diameter of branch)
- Trees/power lines downed
- Structural damage to buildings (roof, windows, etc.)
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| Rainfall |
- 1 inch or greater in an hour (NOT a 1"/hr. rate for 10 minutes)
- 2 inches or greater storm total
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| Flooding |
- Streams/Rivers -- also, when nearing bank full
- Coastal
- Street (when more than the usual poor drainage puddles)
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| Winter Weather |
- Precipitation type change (rain to sleet/freezing rain/snow, when
the change
has "taken
hold")
- Thunder, when accompanied by
snow
- 1/3" radial ice accretion (from twig outward; not circumference)
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Reporting Procedures
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| Via the Web/Phone |
| 1. |
Call the NWS at the toll-free number given to you. |
| 2. |
IDENTIFY yourself with your Spotter ID # and your name. |
| 3. |
BRIEFLY describe WHAT was observed an WHEN and WHERE it was observed. |
| 4. |
If you cannot reach NWS and you consider your
report to be life-threatening call your local police or fire department. You should explain who you
are, and ask they relay the report to the NWS in Taunton, MA. |
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| Via SKYWARN NET |
| 1. |
LISTEN on 146.79 to see if a net is in progress |
| 2. |
If a net is in progress
a. Check into the net
b. Follow the instructions of the NCS.
c. Keep you report to "criteria" data |
| 3. |
If a net is not in progress
a. Ask for WX1BOX
b. Report "criteria" data
c. Answer NWS's questions |
| 4. |
Keep reports short. |
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