May 2026 - MSWInfo - lists.metroskywarn.org

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by Michael Miller 26 May '26

26 May '26

Hi MSWInfo and MSWAlert system email opt-in users. We really like being able to provide you will up to date info especially when alert information is immediate, current and needs to go out to your email accounts ASAP. However, of late, I have had 70+ accounts come back from the mail list server as undeliverable for one reason or another. And, obviously those account flagged by the system probably will not see this message. So, before it flags you, for either of our email accounts that you opted in, at one time or another, please make sure the email account you provided receives email, is not blocked or full (yeah deleting 5 to 10K emails is a pain), and is not a phone number that receives text (T-mobile and ATT have or will be shutting this off). If you received this message: Then you are probably good to go. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY OR RESPOND!! Any email that this bounces against, will probably be removed from said list (As this takes a lot of time to sort through and correct.) Thanks, Mike Miller, N0NY Chairman & Technology Lead/Director Metroskywarn, Inc mike(a)metroskywarn.org 612 7184718

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Correct Metro Skywarn Practice Net email
by Net Control 26 May '26

26 May '26

Sorry everyone, I sent the email to the wrong mailing list. It was meant for MSWinfo NOT MSWalert. Sorry for the confusion and multiple emails Hello Fellow Spotters, there will be a Practice net on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. on the Minneapolis repeater 146.700 - PL 127.3 for the first 15 minutes, and then we will switch over to St. Louis Park 146.760 - PL 114.8 (100.0 St.Paul Receive Site) for the last 15 minutes. You do not need a spotter ID to participate in the practice net, but it is highly encouraged. Go to metroskywarn.org to sign for a spotter class this year. This is a practice net to make, a practice weather report if you would like, or check in to make sure you have your radio programmed correctly, and to see if you can make the repeater in blue sky conditions. I have added a link to a reporting script for you new spotters and for you veterans as a refresher if you need it, along with a link to our repeaters and backup repeaters. Metro Skywarn Reporting Script https://metroskywarn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Metro-Skywarn-Report-Sc… Metro Skywarn Repeaters https://metroskywarn.org/amateur-radio/ -- Stephen Cullen Metro Skywarn Board Member Net Control Coordinator KF0AED Stay safe while storm spotting, and always "Keep your eyes on the sky, but your head out of the clouds."

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Rain activity
by Thomas Polzin 25 May '26

25 May '26

There are no warnings issued at this time for the Metro Skywarn area. Most storms are periodic downpours and very dark skies, but no reports yet. Monitoring the tracking shows most are going east to Southeast paths South of Lakeville. Unless mother nature changes we will monitor, but no need to go to alert status. Thomas Polzin, KC0UYB Dakota County ARES/ EM Metro Skywarn NCS

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Wednesday Practice Net
by Thomas Polzin 19 May '26

19 May '26

Hello spotters There will be a Practice net tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20th, at 6:30 P.M. It will start on the Minneapolis repeater 146.700 - PL 127.3Hz, and move at 6:45 PM to the Burnsville repeater at 147.210 +, PL 100.0 If we have unexpected severe weather, we will open the net for that instead of a practice net. You do not need a spotter ID to participate in the practice net, but it is highly encouraged to go to metroskywarn.org to sign for a spotter class this year. Here is a link to a reporting script for you new spotters and for you veterans as a refresher if you need it, along with a link to sign up for a class if you need to renew this year Thomas Polzin, KC0UYB Dakota County NCS Metro Skywarn

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Weather Update for the week
by Thomas Polzin 19 May '26

19 May '26

Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1220 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026 MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028- 201730- Hennepin-Anoka-Ramsey-Washington--Carver-Scott-Dakota- 1220 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Temperatures will dip into the low to mid 30s tonight. This will cause areas of Frost to develop. Protect sensitive vegetation by covering with cloth and bringing potted plants indoors. See the Frost Advisory for additional information. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SKYWARN spotter activation will not be needed. Thomas Polzin, KC0UYB Dakota County NCS Metro Skywarn

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Storms Passing Theu
by Thomas Polzin 19 May '26

19 May '26

Just to update storms obviously have been passing through. There are no warnings of any kind at this time. Rain is heavy in some parts of Northern Dakota and Southern Washingron. We will keep monitoring. Thomas Polzin, KC0UYB Dakota County NCS Metro.Skywarn

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MONDAY OUTLOOK
by Thomas Polzin 18 May '26

18 May '26

445 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central and southern Minnesota, and west central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Thunderstorms are expected again tonight, especially from southern Minnesota into western Wisconsin. The strongest storms across southeast Minnesota could contain damaging wind gusts. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SKYWARN spotter activation may be needed tonight. Tom Polzin, KC0UYB Dakota County NCS Metro Skywarn

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Severe weather and spotters for today- Sunday May 17th
by Michael Miller 17 May '26

17 May '26

Hi All - The NWS has stated there is a great risk for severe weather today and tonight and another round on Monday afternoon/ evening. I would expect to have an informal net pending any severe weather and the need for spotter activation today. Please watch for the information via email and/ or Facebook. There are no warnings or watches currently issued. Mike Miller, N0NY Chairman & Technology Lead/Director Metroskywarn, Inc NCS supervisor - SLP mike(a)metroskywarn.org 612 7184718

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Practice Net on Wednesday, May 13th
by Jennifer Zielinski 13 May '26

13 May '26

Hello spotters There will be a Practice net tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13th, at 6:30 P.M. It will start on the Minneapolis repeater 146.700 - PL 127.3Hz, and move at 6:45 PM to the TCFM St. Louis Park Repeater 146.760 - PL 114.8 in St. Louis Park. However if you are in St. Paul. the PL tone for the TCFM repeater is -PL100.0, and if you are in Coon Rapids, the PL is -PL123.0 If you need to save this page for repeater links, click here <https://metroskywarn.org/amateur-radio/> If we have unexpected severe weather, we will open the net for that instead of a practice net. You do not need a spotter ID to participate in the practice net, but it is highly encouraged to go to metroskywarn.org to sign for a spotter class this year. Here is a link to a reporting script <https://metroskywarn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Metro-Skywarn-Report-Sc…> for you new spotters and for you veterans as a refresher if you need it, along with a link to sign up for a class i <https://metroskywarn.org/training/>f you need to renew this year. Thank you for all that you do, -- Jennifer Zielinski TCFM Club and Bloomington Auxcomm KF0MPK

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Classes Added and WCCO Interview Tonight at 5pm
by Theresa Caspers 06 May '26

06 May '26

Hi - We received a request from WCCO to do an interview about Skywarn training and ham radio. This will air at 5pm tonight! Due to the increased interest, classes will fill and we have done a couple of things: * Online classes will be expanded for larger groups * Added 2 new classes * Monday, May 18 6-9pm Online * Saturday, June 13 1-4pm Blaine City Hall. If you chose to change classes, please cancel your registration so we can fit more people into our classes. If you are unable to do so through your Eventbrite confirmation email or account, please email Training(a)MetroSkywarn.org. -- Thank You! Theresa Caspers Lead Trainer Education Coordinator Board Member Metro Skywarn Theresa(a)MetroSkywarn.org Training Schedule and FAQ at https://metroskywarn.org/training/

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