Brief Biography
Director Eddie M. Phillips [N4EMP]
Non-profit organization
Member of SKYWARN Storm Spotters
National Weather Service Monitor
Provides Weather Data as Requested
Provides Area Media Information
Has No Specific Area Club Affiliation
About Us...
The Walker County SKYWARN is a team of licensed Amateur Radio Operators and non-hams who use amateur radio and area cell phone coverage to gather and report storm-related information to the National Weather Service in times of severe weather outbreaks. The Walker County SKYWARN features storm spotter trained individuals
and special service-oriented volunteers who provides emergency radio and cell phone communications to the local Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and to the American Red Cross in times of disaster. Meteorologist
at the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Birmingham, Alabama talks to members of the Walker County SKYWARN at times whenever storm spotter duties are needed. They provide a vital link to the general public with advanced warning in times of severe weather.