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___COMING UP TO THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY (MAY 22nd) OF THE LA CROSSE WISCONSIN TORNADO (NO DEATHS) AND THE JOPLIN TORNADO (RECORD 161 PEOPLE WERE KILLED). THE AVERAGE U-S TORNADO DEATH TOLL IS ABOUT 50 PER YEAR.
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A new 2012 training module
explains radar signatures
and principles.
Training Link
A new 2 part training module offers
baseline training. Prepares you for
the annual spring training class.
Training Link
New SKYWARN Field Manual
 is 38 Double sided pages.
Print your own copy
Field Manual Link






2012 SPOTTER HANDOUT MATERIAL
Make a copy of these two reference documents to better understand the concepts presented during your spotter training.
Each page is full color in a PDF format. Adjust your printer for the 'Landscape' mode (File/print/properties).

             
Page 1 - Diagrams and images      (1.1 Mb)       
             
Page 2 - Descriptions & Definitions (.99Mb)



BROCHURE: THUNDERSTORMS, TORNADOES, and LIGHTNING
New on-line a new and updated brochure covering "Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, and Lightning." This 20 page (PDF) brochure is aimed at the general public. It uses easy to follow explanations, terminology, and has outstanding graphics. Recommended to everyone in our Milwaukee Skywarn family.  LINK



SOCIAL MEDIA SURVEY
A new Red Cross survey on how people obtain information on disasters and emergencies (including severe weather) reveals that 'Social Media" networks are becoming a dominant force. Stats, bar graphs, pie charts, 19 pages. LINK


SKYWARN COMMUNITY CALENDAR



Saturday MAY 21, 2011


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 Milwaukee Area Skywarn Seminar
 


 
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Milwaukee Boat Show - Wisconsin State Fair Park
 NWS Sullivan Spotter Training WEBINAR
 Daylight Saving Time begins

 
Flood Safety Awareness Week
 Governor's  Conference Emergency Management - Homeland Security
 NWS Sullivan Spotter Training WEBINAR
 
Tornado & Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin
 State Wide Tornado Watch 1PM, Warning at 1:45PM, End 2 PM.

 
National Air Quality Awareness Week
 
Wisconsin Weather Radio Awareness Day
 
National Safe Boating Week
 
National Rip Current Awareness Week
 
Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin
 Amateur Radio Field Day (National Preparedness Event)
 
National Lightning Safety Awareness Week
 
Milwaukee Summerfest
 Milwaukee Summerfest Resumes
 Experimental Aircraft Association (Oshkosh WI)
 Crime Prevention Month
 Fire Prevention Week
 National School Bus Safety Week
 Daylight Saving Time Ends
 Veterans Day
 Thanksgiving Day
 Hurricane Season Ends

 SKYWARN Recognition Day (Ham Radio Event)
 First Day Of Winter
 

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