Central Indiana Skywarn

The results of the damage assessments conducted by the Indianapolis NWS staff after the April 19, 2011 storms can be found here:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=ind&storyid=67038&...

While technically out of our area, the Chicago NWS office has prepared a detailed analysis of the supercell that hit Benton County on June 14, 2010. The analysis is very interesting reading.

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lot&storyid=53661&...

The students and faculty at the University of North Caroline at Asheville in collaboration with the National Weather Service are conducting a study of the extent to which the general public receives and utilizes severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings. As part of an effort to improve communication of warnings, the study will help to better understand how warnings are received, how the information is interpreted, and how people respond to the warning messages.

Note, the survey is very specific to warnings issued for your area within the last 72 hours.

http://www.warningstudy.org/

March of 2010 will bring the next installment of the biyearly Central Indiana Severe Weather Symposium, an all day session geared toward providing more advanced information for spotters and weather enthusiasts.

The date for the 2010 symposium is March 13, 2010. The location will be the Valle Vista Conference Center in Greenwood.

UPDATE 03-Mar-2010: SPACE IS LIMITED! Registrations MUST be received by Thursday, March 11, 2010. Due to contractual obligations, no walk-in registration will be available.

Here's a link to page on the Indianapolis NWS web site where you can find more information about the symposium:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=ind&storyid=40755&...

Due to a scheduling conflict there will not be a SKYWARN test net for November.

In June 2009, Central Indiana Skywarn members and staff electronics technicians at NWS Indianapolis installed new antennas for amateur radio communications.

Governor Mitch Daniels has proclaimed March 15 through 21, 2009 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana.

The National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Broadcasters Association, the American Red Cross, and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a statewide test of communication systems on Wednesday, March 18 between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM EDT and between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM EDT.

Attached is a PDF file showing the month-by-month break down for Central Indiana Skywarn nets for 2008.

On Saturday December 6th, 2008 the National Weather Service held its annual SKYWARN Recognition Day. SKYWARN Recognition Day was developed by the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL). Its purpose is to celebrate and acknowledge the many contributions that amateur radio SKYWARN volunteers make to the National Weather Service. The NWS and ARRL both recognize the vital role that amateur radio SKYWARN volunteers provide during severe weather events.

The Indianapolis office of the NWS has prepared a Winter Weather Preparedness newsletter. The newsletter has lots of information about winter weather and how to make sure you are prepared for it. You can read the newsletter at:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/images/ind/Winter_08_LoRes.pdf

Also, local winter severe weather information can be found at:

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ind/?n=wintersvr