SKYWARN Storm Spotter Radio

Why NE ARES Matters?

When Nebraska has damaging and dangerous weather, Nebraska Amateur Radio Emergency Services (NE ARES) Volunteers are the first line of defense. NE ARES Volunteers serve their community as trained weather spotters to work in conjunction with local emergency management authorities to provide early warning reports to help local officials save lives. NE ARES volunteers are Nebraskans just like you. They care about their community and donate their time freely to help make their neighborhoods safe. When damaging weather does impact an area, they are often the first people into a disaster area to assist emergency management teams in damage assessments. This service helps to reduce response times for disaster services such as FEMA.

Blog Updates

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  • SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training – April 19th, 2025

    ** SPOTTER TRAINING UPDATE ** Lancaster County SKYWARN Spotter Training has been changed to April 19th at LARC clubhouse, 4420 NW 41st. The assessment and credentialing test has been re-added to the agenda. Please change your...

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  • Getting Ready For Storm Spotting Season

    Getting Ready for Storm Spotting Season Storm spotting season is upon us! As the weather starts to warm up, it's time to prepare for the possibility of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and other hazardous weather conditions. What is...

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  • The Dog Days Of Summer

    The Dog Days of Summer - Explained "The Dog Days of Summer" refers to the hottest period of the summer.  It is typically characterized by oppressive heat and humidity. This phrase has its origins in ancient...

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Did you know…

…These Famous People Are Ham Radio Operators?

  • Tim Allen
  • Walter Cronkite
  • Hugh Downs
  • Jim Croce
  • Larnelle Harris,
  • Priscilla Presley
  • Joe Walsh
  • and Chet Atkins

Did you know…

…That Sky Warn was commissioned in the 1970s by the National Weather Service for Ham Radio Operators to relay information about dangerous weather?

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