Skywarn report for July 28
MRX District 7 and 8 represented.
Net control for 146.610 - KF4UEL
Net control for 146.760 at 16:35 local - K4NRI
Net was split into the individual district configuration at 16:35 local.
Net activated to level yellow 13:35 local
Net closed at 18:30 local
WX4MRX called at 17:05 local
Net brought to level yellow after initial ST
warning for Scott, VA
First reports came from KC4MAI with some minor reports from
before activation relayed to him.
*Report from my location in Castlewood at 16:37 local, pea sized
hail....also confirmed by
KF4UJB and non spotter KF4DWD in St. Paul, VA.
*Report from FCX spotter N4TBZ mobile near the Tazewell - Russell
County line on US 19 at 17:38 local, pea sized hail.
*Telephone report from Russell County Sheriff's Office at 17:40,
small limbs and small hail over most of northern Russell County.
Stations involved follow:
K4KOP
KB4AWY
K4CBE
W4DGW
KF4MFV
KF4DWD
KF4UJB
WA4HMX
AF4ML
KF4YTF
KD4JTK
KC4MAI
K4NRI
Lesson learned:
Try to confirm initial warning faster.
Total time: 5hours 5minutes
Mike Hale KF4UEL
Skywarn Net Manager
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