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(NCS = Net Control Station)

Past 52 Weeks Of SKYWARN Drill Nets And Topics Covered:

August 18 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- Tropical Storm FAY - Tracking Named Atlantic Basin Storms via Links On BergenSkywarn
- Review Of Severe Weather Of Last Week Including Tornado Warnings And SKYWARN Reports And Site Survey Photos
- NWS Upton NY Schedules Basic Level SKYWARN Training Class In New York City - September 17 2008
  - Pre-registration (Mandatory) Is Available here
August 11 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- Review Of Harrington Park Microburst Of August 6 2008 - Including NWS Official Survey Photos And NWS Report
- NOAA Releases Updated 2008 Hurricane Outlook
  - 2008 Still Expected To Be An Above Average Season
August 4 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- Review Of Last Saturday's Severe Weather
- Noted That Heavy Rain Is Possible Wednesday Morning And A Slight Chance For Severe Weather From SPC
July 28 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- Review Of Severe Weather And Net Operations During The Past Week
- Potential For Pulse Severe Thunderstorms Noted For Wednesday Of This Week
- NWS Upton NY Open House 2008 - Next Sunday - 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM - August 3 2008
July 21 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- Possible Significant Weather This Week
- NWS Upton NY Open House 2008 - 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM - August 3 2008
July 14 2008 - NCS KA2ANF
- NWS Upton NY Open House 2008 - 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM - August 3 2008
July 7 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- Hurricane Bertha Now Active In The Atlantic
  - Use These Tools To Stay Updated On Any Named Active Atlantic Tropical System's Forecast Track
- Review Of BergenSkywarn's Weather Support Operations For Local July 4th Celebrations
- NWS Upton NY Open House 2008 - 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM - August 3 2008
June 30 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- Review Of Last Weeks Weather Conditions And Monitoring Of Local ARRL Field Day Sites
- BergenSkywarn Support For Local July 4th Celebrations
- Remember To Always Practice Weather Safety At All Outdoor Events
  - Have A NOAA All Hazards Radio On Standby Whenever And Wherever Weather Might Be A Concern
June 23 2008 - NCS KA2ANF
- Lightning Safety Awareness Week - June 22-28 2008
  - When Thunder Roars Go Indoors
    - Outside Lightning Safety Information
  - Have A NOAA All Hazards Radio On Standby Whenever And Wherever Weather Might Be A Concern
- ARRL Field Day June 28-29 2008
  - Find Local Site Forecasts On BergenSkywarn All This Week
June 16 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- Review Of The June 11 2008 Advanced Level SKYWARN Spotter Training Class
- Lightning Safety Awareness Week Is Next Week
  - When Thunder Roars Go Indoors
    - Outside Lightning Safety Information
  - Have A NOAA All Hazards Radio On Standby Whenever And Wherever Weather Might Be A Concern
- ARRL Field Day June 28-29 2008
  - Find Local Site Forecasts On BergenSkywarn Starting Next Week
June 9 2008 - NCS KA2ANF
- Bergen County NJ To Host An Advanced Level SKYWARN Spotter Training Class - June 11 2008
  - Pre-registration REQUIRED For This And All Classes
- Weather Information For Area Amateur Radio Clubs' VHF Contest Sites
June 2 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- Discussion Of Last Saturday's Near By Severe Weather
- Possible Severe Weather In The Area This Wednesday - Stay Alert For Updates
- Bergen County NJ To Host An Advanced Level SKYWARN Spotter Training Class - June 11 2008
  - Pre-registration REQUIRED For This And All Classes
- Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season Started Yesterday - June 1 2008
  - Pre-season Tropical System Affected Central America Last Week - TS Arthur
  - Take A Virtual Tour Of The National Hurricane Center
May 26 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- Storm Prediction Center In Norman OK Places NNJ Area In A Slight Risk Area For Severe Weather On Tuesday
  - Check the Hazardous Weather Outlook For Updates On Tuesday
- Upcoming Area NWS Upton NY Lead SKYWARN Training Classes
  - Union County NJ And Westchester And Rockland Counties NY Still To Host Basic Classes In 2008
  - Bergen County NJ To Host An Advanced Level SKYWARN Spotter Training Class - June 11 2008
  - Pre-registration REQUIRED For All Classes
- Hurricane Preparedness Week Is This Week - May 25-31 2008
- Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season Starts Next Sunday - June 1 2008
  - Take A Virtual Tour Of The National Hurricane Center
May 19 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- Upcoming Area NWS Upton NY Lead SKYWARN Training Classes
  - Essex And Union Counties NJ And Westchester And Rockland Counties NY Still To Host Basic Classes In 2008
    - NOTE: Essex County Class Location Has Moved - Now At North Caldwell Firemens' Community Center
  - Bergen County NJ To Host An Advanced Level SKYWARN Spotter Training Class - June 11 2008
  - Pre-registration REQUIRED For All Classes
- Hurricane Preparedness Week Is Next Week - May 25-31 2008
- Summer Storm Precautions - Practice The NWS's 30-30 Rule For Lightning Safety
  - Have A NOAA All Hazards Radio On Standby Whenever And Wherever Weather Might Be A Concern
May 12 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- Review Of Recent Rain And Wind Events
  - Please Report Storm Damage To NWS To Assist With Verification Of Forecasts And Advisory Products
- Upcoming Area NWS Upton NY Lead SKYWARN Training Classes
  - Essex And Union Counties NJ And Westchester Rockland Counties NY Still To Host Basic Classes In 2008
    - NOTE: Essex County Class Location Has Moved - Now At North Caldwell Firemens' Community Center
  - Bergen County NJ To Host An Advanced Level SKYWARN Spotter Training Class - June 11 2008
    - Pre-registration REQUIRED For All Classes
May 5 2008 - NCS KA2ANF
- Upcoming Area NWS Upton NY Lead SKYWARN Training Classes
- Essex And Union Counties NJ, Westchester And Rockland Counties NY Still To Host Basic Classes In 2008
  - NOTE: Essex County Class Location Has Moved - Now At North Caldwell Firemens' Community Center
- Bergen County NJ To Host An Advanced Level SKYWARN Spotter Training Class - June 11 2008
  - Pre-registration REQUIRED For All Classes
April 28 2008 - NCS KA2ANF
- Severe Weather Awareness Week - April 27-May 3
- Upcoming Area NWS Upton NY Lead SKYWARN Training Classes
  - Essex, Passaic And Union Counties In NJ And Westchester And Rockland Counties NY To Host Basic Classes In 2008
    - NOTE: Essex County Class Location Has Moved - Now At North Caldwell Firemens' Community Center
  - Bergen County NJ To Host An Advanced Level SKYWARN Spotter Training Class - June 11 2008
    - Pre-registration REQUIRED For All Classes
April 21 2008 - Scheduled NCS KC2GLG
- Upcoming Area NWS Upton NY Lead SKYWARN Training Classes
  - Essex, Passaic And Union Counties In NJ And Westchester and Rockland Counties NY To Host Basic Classes In 2008
  - Pre-registration REQUIRED For All Classes
- Severe Weather Awareness Week - April 27-May 3
April 14 2008 - Scheduled NCS KC2GLG
- Upcoming Area NWS Upton NY Lead SKYWARN Training Classes
  - Essex County, Passaic County In NJ And Westchester County NY To Host Basic Classes In 2008
  - Pre-registration REQUIRED For All Classes
April 7 2008 - Scheduled NCS KC2GLG
- Upcoming Area NWS Upton NY Lead SKYWARN Training Classes
  - Pre-registration REQUIRED For All Classes
March 31 2008 - Scheduled NCS KC2GLG
- Upcoming Area NWS Upton NY Lead SKYWARN Training Classes
  - Pre-registration REQUIRED For All Classes
March 24 2008 - Scheduled NCS KA2ANF
- Upcoming Area NWS Upton NY Lead SKYWARN Training Classes
  - Pre-registration REQUIRED For All Classes
March 17 2008 - Scheduled NCS KC2GLG
- Notes From And A Review Of The NWS Upton NY SKYWARN Coordinators Meeting March 15 2008
- Review Of The Rain And Wind Events Of March 7-8 2008
  - Photos From Post Storm Surveys Of March 8 2008 Wind Event
- Review Of Backup Repeater And Simplex Frequencies And Operations
March 10 2008 - Scheduled NCS KC2GLG
- TONIGHT'S NET WAS SUSPENDED DUE TO THE W2PQG REPEATER OPERATING ON LIMITED BATTERY POWER
March 3 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- 2 Significant Precipitation Events Expected This Week
- NWS Upton NY SKYWARN Coordinators Meeting March 15 2008
  - Your Questions, Comments, etc For The Meeting Are Requested
- Daylight Saving Time Starts This Sunday Morning at 2:00 AM - March 9 2008
  - Remember To Change Batteries In Both Smoke Alarms And NOAA All Hazards Weather Radios
- Meteorological Winter Ended Last Saturday March 1 2008
  - Please Review The Warm Season SKYWARN Activation And Reporting Criteria
February 25 2008 - NCS KA2ANF
- Review Of The Winter Storm Event Of February 22 2008
- NWS Upton NY SKYWARN Coordinators Meeting March 15 2008
  - Your Questions, Comments, etc For The Meeting Are Requested
- Meteorological Winter Ends Next Saturday March 1 2008
February 18 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- NWS Upton NY SKYWARN Coordinators Meeting March 15 2008
  - Your Questions, Comments, etc For The Meeting Are Requested
February 11 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- Damage As Well As Changing Weather Condition Reports Needed By NWS During And After Events
- Possible Significant Weather Event Tuesday Into Wednesday Of This Week
- Remember A NOAA All Hazards Radio Is The Best Way To Be Informed Of Severe Weather Alerts
  - Over 200 Tornado Warnings Were Issued By The NWS During Last Weeks Severe Weather Events Across the Southern US With An Average Lead Time Of 15 Minutes
- NWS Upton NY SKYWARN Coordinators Meeting March 15 2008
  - Your Questions, Comments, etc For The Meeting Are Requested
February 4 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
- Reports Needed On Changing Precipitation Types To Keep NWS Aware Of Local Conditions
January 28 2008
- No Net Held
January 21 2008 - NCS KA2ANF
January 14 2008 - NCS KA2ANF
January 7 2008 - NCS KC2GLG
December 31 2007 - NCS KA2ANF
- Final Wrap-up Of 2007 NNJ/Bergen County NJ SKYWARN Activities
  - WX2BC Amateur Radio Callsign Assigned To Bergen County SKYWARN By FCC
  - 2007 Training Classes - Over 75 Spotters Trained - April 20 2007
  - SKYWARN/Weather Data Support Provided To Local ARES, RACES And Red Cross During Spring 2007 Nor'easter - April 15-16 2007
  - SKYWARN Conducts Local Post Storm Surveys In Bergen County On Several Occasions
December 24 2007
- No Net Held - Happy Holidays
December 17 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- 2 Snow/Sleet/Freezing Rain Events And A Wind Event During Last Week
- Review Of Selected NNJ Significant Winter Weather Events During The Middle Part Of 2007
  - Spring 2007 Nor'easter - April 15-16 2007
  - Severe Thunderstorm/Bow Echo/Microburst Event - May 16 2007
    - Sight Survey By Both KA2ANF And The NWS Confirmed This To Be A Non-tornadic Event In Bergen County
  - Heavy Rain Event Related To BARRY - June 3-4 2007
  - Brooklyn EF-2 Tornado Event And Heavy Rain Event - August 8 2007
December 10 2007 - NCS K2DBK
- Post Season Tropical Storm OLGA Forms - December 10 2007
- Review Of Selected NNJ Significant Winter Weather Events During The Early Part Of 2007
December 3 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- Review Of The Past Weekend's Weather Event - Snow, Freezing Rain and Rain And Now High Winds
- Review Of SKYWARN Recognition Day 2007
- Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season 2007 Ended Last Friday November 30 2007
  - Review Of The Atlantic Basin 2007 Named Tropical Systems
- Meteorological Winter Started Last Saturday - December 1 2007 Through March 1 2008
  - Review Of Cool Season SKYWARN Activation And Reporting Criteria
    - Correct Observations Of Various Frozen Precipitation Types Needed For Accurate Reporting
November 26 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- SKYWARN Recognition Day 2007 - Starts This Friday Evening At 7:00 PM (0000Z) Thru Saturday 7:00 PM (0000Z)
  - Frequency Asked Questions About Amateur Radio Operations During The SKYWARN Recognition Day Special Event
    - Amateur Radio Operating Procedures For SKYWARN Recognition Day
- Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season 2007 Ends This Friday November 30
- Meteorological Winter Starts This Saturday - December 1 2007
November 19 2007 - NCS K2DBK
- Cool Season SKYWARN Activation And Reporting Criteria
  - Correct Observations Of Various Frozen Precipitation Types Needed For Accurate Reporting
    - This Week We Will Cover Snow, Snow Flurries, Snow Pellets, Snow Grains
  - Proper Techniques For Snowfall Measurements
    - Interim Event And Storm Specific Total As Well As Total Snow On Ground Measurements Needed
- SKYWARN Recognition Day 2007 - December 1 2007 0000Z-2359Z (Friday Evening 7:00 PM thru Saturday Evening 6:59 PM
  - Frequency Asked Questions About Amateur Radio Operations During The SKYWARN Recognition Day Special Event
    - Amateur Radio Operating Procedures For SKYWARN Recognition Day
November 12 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- SKYWARN Recognition Day 2007 - December 1 2007 0000Z-2359Z (Friday Evening 7:00 PM thru Saturday Evening 6:59 PM)
  - Frequency Asked Questions About Amateur Radio Operations During The SKYWARN Recognition Day Special Event
    - Amateur Radio Operating Procedures For SKYWARN Recognition Day
November 5 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- Cool Season SKYWARN Activation And Reporting Criteria
  - Correct Observations Of Various Frozen Precipitation Types Needed For Accurate Reporting
    - This Week We Will Cover Sleet, Ice Pellets, Freezing Rain, Ice Storms And Hail
- SKYWARN Recognition Day 2007 - December 1 2007 0000Z-2359Z (Friday Evening 7:00 PM thru Saturday Evening 6:59 PM)
  - Frequency Asked Questions About Amateur Radio Operations During The SKYWARN Recognition Day Special Event
    - Amateur Radio Operating Procedures For SKYWARN Recognition Day
October 29 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- Review And Information From The NWS Upton NY SKYWARN Coordinators Meeting Held October 27 2007
  - Spotter Database Information Entered Into A Doppler Radar Overlay For Ease Of Contacting Spotters By NWS
  - CoCoRaHS Snow, Rain And Hail Reporting Program Open For Signup
  - Changes To SKYWARN Training In The Works To Include Post Training Class Examinations To Gain Spotter ID
  - More Precise Locations To Be Requested From Spotters On Nets and When Directly Reporting Severe Weather To the NWS In Order To Assist With Verification Of Storm Based Warnings
- Remember That Daylight Savings Time Ending Date Changes Starting In 2007
  - Starting In 2007 Daylight Savings Time Ends On First Sunday In November (November 4 2007) Not Last Sunday In October
October 22 2007 - NCS K2DBK
- Even If SKYWARN Is Not Activated By The NWS, If You See Significant Weather Or Weather Related Damage/Flooding, Please Contact A SKYWARN Coordinator Or The NWS
  - One Or More Bergen County SKYWARN Coordinators Actively Monitor The W2PQG Repeater During Most Significant Weather Events (such as during last Friday evening's heavy rain event).
    - Just Let Us Know You Have A Report And We Will Take It And Then Forward It To The NWS For You
      - (NOTE: We Keep The Frequency Clear Otherwise So As To Not Impair Other Communications)
- NWS Upton NY SKYWARN Coordinators Meeting - Saturday - October 27 2007
  - This Is Your Last Chance To Submit A Question Or Comment - Either Tonight On The Net Or Via Email
    - Contact A Bergen County SKYWARN Coordinator With Questions Or Comments For Coordinators Meeting
- Remember That Daylight Savings Time Ending Date Changes Starting In 2007
  - Starting In 2007 Daylight Savings Time Ends On First Sunday In November (November 4 2007) Not Last Sunday In October
October 15 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- NWS Upton NY SKYWARN Coordinators Meeting - Saturday - October 27 2007
  - Contact A Bergen County SKYWARN Coordinator With Questions Or Comments On Local SKYWARN And NWS Operations
- NOAA's 2007 Winter Weather Outlook
- Remember That Daylight Savings Time Ending Date Changes Starting In 2007
  - Starting In 2007 Daylight Savings Time Ends On First Sunday In November (November 4 2007) Not Last Sunday In October
October 8 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- NWS Upton NY SKYWARN Coordinators Meeting - Saturday - October 27 2007
  - Contact A Bergen County SKYWARN Coordinator With Questions Or Comments On Local SKYWARN And NWS Operations
October 1 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- NWS Is Now Issuing Storm Based Warnings As Of October 1 2007
  - FAQs On Storm Based vs County Based Warnings
- ARRL ARES SET 2007 - Simulated Emergency Test - October 6 2007
  - In NNJ Contact Your Local ARES Leader For Information On How You Can Participate
- NWS Upton NY SKYWARN Coordinators Meeting - Saturday - October 27 2007
  - Contact A Bergen County SKYWARN Coordinator With Questions Or Comments On Local SKYWARN And NWS Operations
September 24 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- September Is National Preparedness Month
  - NWS Severe Weather Preparedness Information
- NWS To Start Issuing Storm Based Warnings On October 1 2007
  - FAQs On Storm Based vs County Based Warnings
- ARRL ARES SET 2007 - Simulated Emergency Test - October 6 2007
  - In NNJ contact Your Local ARES Leader For Information On How You Can Participate
September 17 2007 - NCS K2DBK
- Hurricane Season 2007 Remains Active
  - Follow Latest Tropical Storm Developments Using The National Hurricane Center's Website
- September Is National Preparedness Month
  - Be Well Informed About Many Different Emergency Situations Before They Occur
- ARRL ARES SET 2007 - Simulated Emergency Test - October 6 2007
  - In NNJ Contact Your Local ARES Leader For Information On How You Can Participate
September 10 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- NWS Indicating Possible SKYWARN Activation For Tomorrow - Rain And Flooding Reports
- If Primary Bergen County SKYWARN Repeater Is Having Issues Please Use Our Backup Repeater During Severe Weather
- September Is National Preparedness Month
  - Have Your Emergency Plans Ready Before An Emergency
- NWS Mt Holly NJ Open House - Saturday, September 15 200 - 12:00 Noon thru 4:00 PM
September 3 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- If Primary Bergen County SKYWARN Repeater Is Having Issues Please Use Our Backup Repeater During Severe Weather
- September Is National Preparedness Month
  - Have Your Emergency Preparedness Kit Ready
- NWS Mt Holly NJ Open House - Saturday, September 15 2007 - 12:00 Noon thru 4:00 PM
August 27 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- September Is National Preparedness Month
- NWS Mt Holly NJ Open House - Saturday, September 15 2007 - 12:00 Noon thru 4:00 PM
August 20 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- Hurricane Tracking Using Links On BergenSkywarn
  - Monitor Hurricane Watch Net On 14.325 Mhz USB - NOTE: DO NOT CHECKIN If Located Outside Of The Affected Area!
  - Monitor The VoIP Hurricane Net - NOTE: DO NOT CHECKIN If Located Outside Of The Affected Area!
- Review Of When And How Bergen County NJ SKYWARN Nets Are Called - Warm Season Activations
- Bergen County NJ SKYWARN Net Protocol
August 13 2007 - NCS K2DBK
- Review Of Severe Weather From Last Week
  - Heavy Rain Across NNJ
    - 2-3 Inches Plus On Wednesday Morning Leads To Road Flooding And Closures
    - Another 1" Plus On Friday
  - Tornado Touchdown In New York City Rated By NWS As EF-2
    - Learn About The New Enhanced Fujita Scale For Tornado Ratings
- Updated 2007 Hurricane Outlook Issued By NWS - 2007 Still Expected To Be An Active Year
  - Keep Up-To-Date On Atlantic Basin NAmed Tropical Weather Systems On BergenSkywarn
August 6 2007 - NCS KC2GLG
- Review Of Severe Weather Event - Friday August 3 2007
- High Heat And Humidity Can Pose A Dangerous And Deadly Risk
- Possible Severe Weather Later This Week In Addition To The Heat And Humidity
- NWS Upton NY Open House - Sunday August 12 2007

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