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New Look for the Blog

Published 09/14/2008 | By KV4S
The ALERT blog has a new look! Let us know what you think, you input is appreciated.The ALERT blog has a new look! Let us know what you think, you input is appreciated. Continue reading →
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ALERT Meeting – September 9th, 2008

Published 09/09/2008 | By KV4S

The next ALERT meeting will be at the NWS at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008.

If you are not able to make the meeting on Tuesday, we will try to setup teleconferencing. Please call: 1-877-951-0997 and enter participants code 741083.

The next ALERT meeting will be at the NWS at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008.

If you are not able to make the meeting on Tuesday, we will try to setup teleconferencing. Please call: 1-877-951-0997 and enter participants code 741083. Continue reading →
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Blog Upgrade

Published 09/09/2008 | By KV4S
The ALERT blog has been updated to WordPress version 2.6.2The ALERT blog has been updated to WordPress version 2.6.2 Continue reading →
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September 2008 Newsletter

Published 09/04/2008 | By WD4NYL
ALERT NEWSLETTER – September 2008 Vol. 2 No. 3 Hi Everyone, Over the past few month’s meetings we have discussed the Weather Chats & possible protocols for relaying messages. After much thought and input, here is the suggested protocol for such relays. In the event that Skywarn organizations such as Central Alabama Skywarn, Tuscaloosa Skywarn, or an individual Storm Spotter is unable to contact the NWS directly via the Spotter chat, an ALERT member will respond & let them know they are relaying their report to the NWS. The ALERT member will then copy the report, go to the IEM chat & post the report in the following manner: “Central Alabama Skywarn reports that…” (paste in their report), and, immediately post the report. Adding no commentary to the report (just as you would not add commentary to a NTS radiogram). If the NWS asks for more details, respond, keeping it businesslike & “professional”, and relay their request and the replies. Other Continue reading →
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