Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I join SKYWARN?
A: Each National Weather Service office around the country is the
primary point of contact for each local SKYWARN program. You should
direct your inquiries to the office that serves your area, or check out
http://www.skywarn.net/skywarnlinks to see if a local group
has already registered with us. We, at this website, do not have a view
into every local organization, and are not equipped to handle locally
specific queries.
Q: What is SKYWARN?
A: Quite simply, it is trained volunteer spotters for the National
Weather Service. Some volunteers are also known as "chasers", who get in
the vehicle to track storms, but it is not encouraged by the National
Weather Service.
Q: When is storm season?
A: In the United States, the peak starts at the beginning of
April in the southern states to mid-June in the upper Midwest. But
severe storms, including tornadic storms, can occur anytime of the year.