Allen County, Indiana branch of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service of ARRL

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The monthly outdoor warning #siren test that would normally happen today in Allen County, IN will not occur, per @ACHomeland. County plans to test sirens March 12, during statewide #tornado communication test. #tornadosiren #INwx
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The manager of our #Skywarn net, @RadioW9LW recommends that all #hamradio operators attend this class at least once every 3 years. Every year is even better! It helps #stormspotters know what to look for, what to report, and what not to report. #severewx
We will be conducting a total of 6 Fall 2023 Skywarn Spotter training sessions (3 in-person and 3 virtual) in October and early November. Scan the QR code or go to weather.gov/iwx/Spotter_Even… for more details
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.@ACHomeland has informed us that it has canceled the test of outdoor warning #sirens scheduled for noon today, to avoid any confusion associated with today's weather conditions. The county normally tests the sirens at noon on the first Wednesday of each month. #INwx
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Our Allen County #hamradio #Skywarn net control team is monitoring today's #SevereWX potential. If net activation is needed, it seems most likely between 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. ET. #INwx
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Our quarterly, in-person meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne. The focus will be "go kit" show and tell. #HamRadio #ARES #EmComm #EmergencyCommunication @IN_ARES
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Weekly net tonight at 9 p.m. ET (0100Z) on the Fort Wayne, Indiana 146.94 MHz FM repeater.
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The @nwsspc issued an updated Day 2 Convective Outlook at midday today. It indicates that #severeweather is no longer forecast for Allen County, Indiana tomorrow. #INwx #Skywarn
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Risk of #severeweather in Allen Co IN tomorrow (8/6) has decreased to level 1 of 5 (marginal), per @NWSSPC day2 outlook & @NWSIWX DSS packet. #Skywarn spotter activation still possible tomorrow night but less likely. #INwx
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Allen County ARES retweeted
There is a potential of severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. There is Medium confidence in severe weather occurring in the area, but lower confidence in exact timing and extent of the severe weather threat. Stay tuned for updates.
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Allen Co IN has level 2 of 5 (slight) risk of #SevereWeather Sun. 8/6 incl. damaging wind, large #hail and some #tornado potential. Read more in our public Facebook post: facebook.com/AllenCoARES/pos… #INwx #SevereWx #Skywarn #hamradio
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#Skywarn storm spotters and especially our #hamradio equipped spotters should watch for future outlooks and prepare for possible activation Sunday afternoon and evening. #INwx #severewx
#SevereWeather is possible in Indiana and nearby on Sunday, Aug 6, including a #tornado. This blog post explains: w9lw.farlowconsulting.com/20… #INwx #severethunderstorm #severewx #Skywarn
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Allen County ARES retweeted
Two rounds of storms are expected overnight. The first will bring a chance for damaging winds 7-11 PM while the second will bring a chance for heavy rain and flooding 1-7 AM. Stay weather aware this evening and have a way to receive warnings overnight.
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Leaders of our #hamradio #Skywarn net preparing for possible activation tonight on Fort Wayne 146.88 MHz repeater. Storm spotters should charge battery-powered equipment today & review training for after-dark storm spotting. #INwx #severeweather
Chance of severe storms late this evening into tonight. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Flooding possible with rainfall rates in excess of 2" per hour. Heat Advisory for today. Highs mid to upper 90s. Peak afternoon heat indices in the 100 to 107 degree range.
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Allen County ARES retweeted
Hot today with highs in the lower 90s with highs Friday in the upper 90s. Dangerous heat indices around 100 to as high as 115 Friday.
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Our #hamradio #skywarn net is active in standby mode on 146.88 MHz because our county is now under a #severethunderstorm watch.
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The area outlined in blue might soon get a new #severethunderstorm watch.
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Allen County ARES retweeted
Two rounds of storms are possible today. Round 1, which is currently moving through Illinois, will likely come through late morning/early afternoon. Best severe chances with Round 1 north of US 6. Additional development likely later this afternoon/evening with Round 2.
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Allen County ARES retweeted
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Indiana and Michigan until 4 PM EDT
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Allen County ARES retweeted
Due to the severe weather threat today, we will be postponing the NOAA Weather Radio test until Thursday, July 27th between 11AM and noon ET.
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