https://www.weather.gov/hgx/skywarn
At the above link you will find a Skywarn training schedule. I don't normally see much activity after April. There is a generic online Skywarn class that I believe you can find on this site as well. But it wont be specific to Houston weather. You might also want to contact the WCM Dan Reilly to see if he knows about any other ones. 73/Chris/AC5CM From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org> On Behalf Of David Lira via BVARC Sent: Friday, May 17, 2024 12:19 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <bvarc@bvarc.org> Cc: David Lira <k5db...@gmail.com>; Scott Medbury <kd5...@gmail.com>; K5BOU <phili...@k5bou.net> Subject: Re: [BVARC] Emergency preparness NWS did a skywarn class in Brazoria county down in Angleton a few weeks ago. It was very informative. They're around but they aren't promoted very well. Regards, David Lira K5DBL On Fri, May 17, 2024, 12:10 Scott Medbury via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: It has been years since I have heard of a NWS Skywarn Class which is several hours long and VERY informative. I think that most of us could benefit from a refresher or the initial class. 73 and safe at home.. Scott KD5FBA On Fri, May 17, 2024, 11:51 AM K5BOU via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org<mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: I hope everyone is well. The following email contains my personal observations, which unfortunately lean towards a negative aspect. Yesterday, we encountered the effects of inclement weather. I was curious about the response of our dedicated emergency Ham radio Operators, who annually invest their time and effort in training for such situations. I understand during storms, it's crucial to disconnect antennas, either before or after the event. I didn't notice any activity on the radio during this time eighteen before or after. I tuned in to some net in Alabama and Florida, where they were actively discussing and preparing for the weather; Dallas also seemed to have a few emergency net in place yesterday. A week ago, during a "stir crazy net," someone mentioned that during previous hurricane events, there was little to no activity from the Ham radio emergency group/team. Here are some questions to consider: - Should our approach be reactive or proactive? - When is it appropriate for the Ham radio emergency responders to be activated? - Are all members of the Emergency Ham radio group in Fort Bend or Harris County physically capable of assisting when needed? - Should we consider collaborating with other Ham radio organizations, such as those in Florida, to glean insights from their experiences? And there could be additional questions to explore. I don't intend for this to prompt rude or sarcastic responses. Given that we are in Houston, and with the upcoming hurricane season predicted to be quite active and unique, I've shared a lot of relevant data on my Weather Facebook page. Does BVARC have a dedicated emergency response team to assist communities in need? 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