STANDBY: A severe weather event is imminent but not actively occurring. This code is used only as an early notice to spotters that a weather event is expected and to make appropriate preparations. Typically placed early on in the day. A list of operators available to man station at APX is curated.
CONDITION GREEN: Skywarn operations commence. Skywarn net control will begin taking general check-ins from spotters. Net control will periodically brief spotters of updates as they come in if no active weather is currently being observed. A warning has not been issued at this point and severe conditions have not been observed yet. APX station to be manned in a timely matter. Note DEC/ADEC can postpone manning APX station at their discretion.
CONDITION YELLOW: Severe weather threat has been identified. Either by spotter observations or radar indication. An active, directed net is started and spotter reports are actively solicited. Direct contact is made with APX via NWSchat, staffed station at APX, and/or via MPSCS 800 Mhz. All spotters are to check in with net control and report to assigned location to begin observations.
CONDITION RED: Severe T-storm or Tornado warning issued. All non essential net traffic is postponed. Net will solicit reports from warned area only. Should a warned area cover a large area, such as a large severe T-storm warning, controller will identify areas most critical and direct traffic from only that area. Controller will identify such areas either based on live radar or at the direction of an APX forcaster.
-If at any time you physically see a situation that is life threatening break into the net
and advise the Net control station of the situation so that it can be reported.
-If you must leave the Net, please check out with net control. If you must take cover please try
to indicate that to net control, but your safety is of paramount concern and must take precedence in all situations.
Primary Repeater 146.860 114.8
Zello App – For Hams and non-Hams. This allows you to send your location and pictures of weather conditions. Download the free app and create an account. Join the Northern Michigan Skywarn Network.
