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The information on these pages has been provided by our local Skywarn official, Eric, N1QKO. Taking the time to review
the information contained here may help prevent injury, loss of life or property
damage to someone you know. SKYWARN TRAINING 2008 Skywarn Training Schedule Two classes are scheduled for Western Massachusetts Thursday May 1st, 2008 7-10 PM: WFSB-TV Channel-3 Wednesday May 7th, 2008 7-10 PM: WWLP-TV Channel 22 All sessions above will be taught by forecasters. Additional sessions will be taught by Amateur Radio SKYWARN Coordinators and will be added to the schedule as they are confirmed. Welcome to the new spotters in the valley. Hopefully you won't be called upon except for training exercises, but it's good to know you are ready when needed. Additional links:
http://www.wx1box.org/mod.php?mod=userpage&menu=8&page_id=1 Weather Trivia DO YOU KNOW YOUR CLOUDS? Match the name with the definition 1__ ALTOCUMULUS 2__ALTOSTRATUS 3__CIRRIFORM 4__CIRROCUMULUS 5__CIRROSTRATUS 6__CIRRUS 7__CUMULUS 8__FOG 9__FUNNEL CLOUD 10__STRATUS A, a cloud whose base is at the earth's surface B, high altitude ice clouds with very thin wispy appearance C, mid -latitude clouds with a cumuliform shape D, very flat low level clouds E, cirrus clouds with vertical development F, a cloud in the shape of individual detached domes, with a flat base and a bulging upper potion resembling cauliflower G, high clouds, usually above 16,000 ft., composed of ice crystals H, a rotating , cone-shaped column of air extending downward from the base of a thunderstorm,not touching the ground I, cirrus clouds with a flat sheetlike appearance J, mid-latitude clouds with a flat sheetlike shape Click here for the answers!
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