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ClayARES Set to Level 3 – TS Eta

Posted on November 11, 2020 by

Update: KI4UWC secured from LEVEL 3 and returned to normal amateur use at 0900 12 NOV, 2020.

The ClayARES 146.925 MHz repeater will assume LEVEL 3 Monitoring Status at 2200EST 11 NOV 2020 (0300Z 12 NOV 2020). There are no plans to activate a net, however a net will be called should conditions dictate.

All stations are encouraged to monitor the Sleepy Hollow repeater and report conditions as warranted. As always, DO NOT transmit information or conditions that are not … Read the rest

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NOAA predicts near-normal 2019 Atlantic hurricane season

Posted on June 2, 2019 by

El Nino and warmer-than-average Atlantic help shape this season’s intensity

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting that a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this year. This outlook forecasts a 40% chance of a near-normal season, a 30% chance of an above-normal season and a 30% chance of a below-normal season. The hurricane season officially extends from June 1 to November 30.

For 2019, NOAA predicts a likely range of 9 to 15 named storms (winds of 39 mph … Read the rest

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Frequencies to Monitor in Support of Hurricane Florence Recovery Efforts

Posted on September 9, 2018 by 
Hurricane Watch Net
Day: 14.325MHz
Night: 7.268MHz

SATERN (Salvation Army Team Emergency Network)
National: 14.265MHz
Southern Territory: 7.262MHz

Georgia ARES Emergency Plan
Primary Voice: 3.975MHz
Alternate: 3.982.5MHz, 3.995MHz,
5.330.5MHz, 7.287.5MHz
Special modes: 3.583MHz (PSK), 3.549MHz (CW)

North Carolina ARES Emergency Plan
Primary Voice: 3.923MHz
Alternate: 7.232MHz
CW: 3.573MHz

South Carolina ARES Emergency Plan
Primary Voice: 3.990MHz
Alternate: 3.993.5MHz, 7.232MHz
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ARRL’s Emergency Preparedness Manager Mike Corey on the Weather Channel

Posted on May 25, 2018 by

ARRL’s Emergency Preparedness Manager Mike Corey, KI1U, was interviewed live on The Weather Channel this morning (Friday, May 25) from ARRL HQ. The interview was done via Skype.

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Media%20&%20PR/ARRL_HurricaneMaria.mp4… Read the rest

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NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheets

Posted on May 20, 2018 by

NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheets were created to cover coastal regions of states and the two US territories that are particularly at risk from tropical storms and hurricanes. For ten years, we have provided NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheets as laminated, “one-stop” ready references containing phone numbers and Web site information residents can use during potentially life-threatening weather emergencies. Starting in 2016, we will provide NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheets via the Internet only. You may access the 22 available … Read the rest

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