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MSW Practice Net - Tonight 630PM
by Michael Miller 05 Aug '26

05 Aug '26

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 the St Louis Park Repeater on 146.760- PL 114.8 for the last 15 minutes. You do not need a spotter ID to participate in the practice net, but it is highly encouraged. 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/2026/03/Metro-Skywarn-Report-Sc… Metro Skywarn Repeaters https://metroskywarn.org/amateur-radio/ Mike Miller, N0NY Chairman & Technology Lead/Director Metroskywarn, Inc mike(a)metroskywarn.org 612 7184718

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Metro Skywarn Summer Event: Dinner and Weather Balloon Launch at NWS
by Theresa Caspers 01 Aug '26

01 Aug '26

Have you ever wondered how the NWS launches their weather balloons? Join us for our summer event where we learn about it and watch the launch! WHERE: National Weather Service, Chanhassen, MN DATE: Saturday August 22 from 5pm - 8pm. Program begins at 5:30pm FOOD: Subs, sides, chips, beverages WHAT TO BRING: Lawn chair or blanket, bug spray, anything else to keep you comfortable outside. First, we'll start out with dinner which will include subs, sides, chips, and beverages. (You'll want to set up your seating arrangements first behind the NWS office building near the domed building) At 5:30, Todd Krause, National Weather Service will start his talk. At 6pm, the balloon is scheduled to be launched. Please note, if there are nearby thunderstorms, the launch could be delayed up to one hour. After the release, Todd will show us the data from the balloon as it's coming in. We will socialize with other spotters during this time! We'll have a door prize drawing at 6:45 and continue to socialize with other spotters. Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996321972760?aff=oddtdtcreator Please email Training(a)MetroSkywarn.org if you have any questions or have dietary needs. -- 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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Weekly skywarn Practice Net
by Jennifer Zielinski 28 Jul '26

28 Jul '26

Hello Fellow Spotters, We will be holding our weekly practice net on Wednesday, July 29th at 6:30 p.m. on the Minneapolis repeater 146.700 - PL 127.3 for the first 15 minutes. At 6:45 pm we will switch to the TCFM St. Louis Park Repeater 146.76 - PL 114.8. The TCFM site has a couple other receive sites, and those can be found at metroskywarn.org <https://metroskywarn.org/amateur-radio/>. This is a practice net to make sure your equipment works. You can call in current weather conditions or make a simulated weather report during our practice net. If you need a refresher on weather scripts, as well as any other weather information, that can be found at metroskywarn.org. <https://metroskywarn.org/spotter-resources/> If we do have any severe weather tomorrow then we will update the practice net to a formal or standby net as needed. Thank you! -- Jennifer Zielinski kf0mpk

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Practice Net Tonight
by Net Control 22 Jul '26

22 Jul '26

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 the Blaine Repeater on 146.670- PL 114.8 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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Sunday Weather Outlook
by Thomas Polzin 19 Jul '26

19 Jul '26

DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Thunderstorms are likely late Sunday night with wind as the main threat. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. Another round of thunderstorms potentially Monday afternoon. Some storms may be severe with damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... SKYWARN spotter activation may be needed late Sunday night and Monday. Thomas Polzin, KC0UYB Dakota County ARES/ EM

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Storms for Saturday
by Thomas Polzin 18 Jul '26

18 Jul '26

Today storms are entering MN, but staying to the southern MN/Iowa border. For the Metro Skywarn area, isolated storms may be possible. Per the NWS spotters will not be needed today. Sunday storms will develop in the evening thru Monday morning. Thomas Polzin, KC0UYB Dakota County ARES/ EM Metro Skywarn NCS

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Practice Net Wednesday
by Thomas Polzin 14 Jul '26

14 Jul '26

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 the BURNSVILLE Repeater on 147.210- PL 100.0 for the last 15 minutes. You do not need a spotter ID to participate in the practice net, but it is highly encouraged. 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. Thomas Polzin, KC0UYB Dakota County ARES/EM Metro Skywarn NCS

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Practice Net today at 6:30PM
by Michael Miller 08 Jul '26

08 Jul '26

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 the ST. LOUIS PARK Repeater on 146.760- PL 114.8 for the last 15 minutes. You do not need a spotter ID to participate in the practice net, but it is highly encouraged. 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/ In the event of severe weather and spotting required, we will suspend the practice net and announce a formal net. At this time NWS feels that spotter activation will NOT be needed today. Thanks, Mike Miller, N0NY SLP NCS Supervisor Chairman & Technology Lead/Director Metroskywarn, Inc mike(a)metroskywarn.org 612 7184718

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Severe weather storm
by Jennifer Zielinski 04 Jul '26

04 Jul '26

Hello Fellow Spotters, The potential for some of the storms out west may affect the Twin Cities this evening. We will try Net Control will activate if we have a thunderstorm watch or warning this evening, but quite a few of us are out with our families today. If Net Control is not active, you can report any storm via the national weather service. https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/report/.Metro Skywarn will be monitoring the Minneapolis repeater 146.700 - PL 127.3 if we do activate. Repeater List https://metroskywarn.org/amateur-radio/ Sample Spotter Script https://metroskywarn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Metro-Skywarn-Report-Sc… Jennifer Zielinski

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Wednesday Skywarn practice net
by Jennifer Zielinski 01 Jul '26

01 Jul '26

Hello spotters There will be a Practice net tomorrow, Wednesday July 1st, at 6:30 P.M - depending on weather. It will start on the Minneapolis repeater 146.700 - PL 127.3, and move at 6:45 PM to the Burnsville Repeater 147.210 + PL 100.0 There is a potential for severe weather tomorrow. If that is the case we will activate a formal net as needed instead of the weekly practice 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. Stay sky aware tomorrow! Thank you for all that you do, -- Jennifer Zielinski TCFM Club and Bloomington Auxcomm KF0MPK

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