The following stations checked into the VoIP Skywarn Hurricane Prep Net for Aug. 30, 2014. Stations listed may not necessarily be in the order that they checked into the net. Callsign data is taken from the HamData Dot Com website, unless otherwise noted.

Note that just connecting to the Weather Talk Conference Server or an IRLP node (either directly or through a repeater) does NOT qualify as a checkin to the net. You must be acknowledged by Net Control either via voice, or textbox, to get on the log. If you are not acknowledged, your voice or textbox checkin did NOT get through, and you will have to recheck.

Also, all callsigns will be VERIFIED before posting to the log. If the call is found to be invalid, that station will NOT be logged. 

Note that all hyperlinks are spelled out in the message, due to display issues with Facebook.

Voice Checkins: 22

WA3TOY, Kurt, Pasadena, MD (Net Control/Skywarn Coordinator)
WX1DER, Daryl, Little Rock, AR (Backup Net Control)
KB2ZLA, Marshall, Parlin, NJ (Skywarn Coordinator)
WB8YYS, Gregg, Stowe, OH (Skywarn Coordinator)
KJ4EJH, John, Newport, NC (Skywarn Coordinator)
VE1MBR, Bob, Nova Scotia, CN (Canadian Hurricane Center)
VE9MTB, Rick, New Brunswick, CN
VE1CHL, Scott, Nova Scotia, CN
VA1GGM, Gary, Nova Scotia, CN
WA2AQQ, Bob, East Meadow, NY
KA5EZQ, Rick, Belle Chasse, LA
KG6FIY, Endaf, Long Beach, CA
KK4DQJ, Frank, Naples, FL
N5ZUA, Steven, Houston, TX
AF5JG, Eric, Marrero, LA
KB7QHP, Steve, Gilbert, AZ
WX7JEM, Joshua, Phoenix, AZ
NP3OD, Francisco, San Juan, PR
WB8REI, Jeff, Columbus, OH
KJ4JPE, Janice, Newport, NC (Skywarn Coordinator)
N5OZG, Joe, Metarie, LA
K5UQ, Matt, New Orleans, LA

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Textbox Checkins: 9

KJ4CHS, Tom, Richmond,VA
N4AAA, Earl, Springfield, VA
KD9ATQ, Mark, Chicago, IL
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Hello to all..

The National Hurricane Center in Miami issued a Tropical Cyclone Update at 620 AM stating that Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter Aircraft data indicates that Tropical Depression (TD) 4 has strengthened into Tropical Storm Cristobal with Maximum Sustained Winds of 45 MPH and a minimum central pressure of 1002 Millibars or 29.59 inches. Cristobal is moving toward the Northwest at 9 MPH. The Bahama island chain will receive tropical storm force conditions today through part of Monday. Cristobal is expected to reach hurricane strength in 72 to 96 hours. Computer models shifted east in the track of Cristobal overnight but there remains a very wide variance in the model guidance at this time and it will be at least another 18-24 hours before computer model runs get a better handle on the track of Cristobal.

Advisories on Cristobal can be found off the main menu of the voipwx.net web site and on the voipwxnet Facebook and Twitter feeds. This information can also be seen off the National Hurricane Center web site via the following link:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov

The VoIP Hurricane Net Management Team will be closely monitoring the progress of Cristobal. Thanks to all for their continued support of the VoIP Hurricane Net!

73,Rob-KD1CY.
Director of Operations for the VoIP Hurricane Net

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The following stations checked into the VoIP Skywarn Hurricane Prep Net for Aug. 23, 2014. Stations listed may not necessarily be in the order that they checked into the net. Callsign data is taken from the HamData Dot Com website, unless otherwise noted.

Note that just connecting to the Weather Talk Conference Server or an IRLP node (either directly or through a repeater) does NOT qualify as a checkin to the net. You must be acknowledged by Net Control either via voice, or textbox, to get on the log.

If you are not acknowledged, your voice or textbox checkin did NOT get through, and you will have to recheck.

Note that all hyperlinks are spelled out in the message, due to display issues with Facebook.

Voice Checkins: (x) 16
WA3TOY, Kurt, Pasadena, MD (Net Control/Skywarn Coordinator)
WX1DER, Daryl, Little Rock, AR (Backup Net Control)
KD1CY, Rob, New Bedford, MA (Net Management)
K3WRY, Joe, Richmond, VA (Skywarn Coordinator)
KJ4EJH, John, Swansboro, NC (Skywarn Coordinator)
KJ4JPE, Janice, Swansboro, NC (Skywarn Coordinator)
WB8YYS, Gregg, Stowe, OH (Skywarn Coordinator)
VE9MTB, Rick, New Brunswick, CN (CANWARN)
N2HLB, John, Ellenville, NY
K4GRW, Bob, Newport, NC
KK4DQJ, Frank, Naples, FL
N5OZG, Joe, Metarie, LA
KK4PLI, Willis, Morehead City, NC
WP4OTZ, Manuel, Kenner, LA
KF5WMS, David, Harvey, LA
WA2AQQ, Bob, East Meadow, NY

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Textbox Checkins: (x) 13
KJ4CHS, Tom, Richmond, VA
WB4TNH, Richard, Nashville, TN
KA1LKB, Rick, Holbrook, MA
N4AAA, Earl, Springfield, VA
W4CFH, Chuck, Edgewater, FL
KD9ATQ, Mark, Chicago, IL
W4WMM, Alan, Mobile, AL
N5WXC, Steve, Laplace, LA
KA1VRF, Wayne, Vero Beach, FL
VE1AKT, Al, Fredericton, New Brunswick, CN (CANWARN)
VE1JS, John, Sandy Cove, Nova Scotia, CN
AJ4DT, Dennis, Melbourne, FL
KG7FOR, Michelle, Yelm, WA
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Hello to all..

The area of disturbed weather north of the Dominican Republic has now been classified as Tropical Depression 4 with maximum sustained winds of 35 MPH. The government of the Bahamas has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the southeast and central Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. TD 4 is expected to move through the Bahama Island chain and is expected to intensify into a tropical storm within 12 to 24 hours. If TD 4 does this as expected, it will be named Cristobal. TD 4 could potentially reach hurricane strength in approximately 72 hours per the initial forecast guidance from the National Hurricane Center. The current track brings TD 4 parallel to the US East Coast but model tracks are highly divergent and it will likely take at least 24 hours for model solutions to coalesce on a specific track.

Advisories on TD 4 can be found off the main menu of the voipwx.net web site and on the voipwxnet Facebook and Twitter feeds. This information can also be seen off the National Hurricane Center web site via the following link:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov

The VoIP Hurricane Net Management Team will be closely monitoring the progress of TD 4. Thanks to all for their continued support of the VoIP Hurricane Net!

73,Rob-KD1CY.
Director of Operations for the VoIP Hurricane Net

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Hello to all..

The VoIP Hurricane Net Management Team continues to closely monitor an area of disturbed weather near the northern coast of the Dominican Republic and Hispaniola. It continues to become better organized and is expected to become a tropical depression or tropical storm later today or Sunday. The disturbance is expected to continue to move west-northwestward into the Southeast Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands today and the Central Bahamas on Sunday with the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding/mudslides and strong winds. Strong winds and heavy rainfall are occurring in Hispaniola the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico this Saturday Morning. Interests in these areas should continue to closely monitor the progress of this system. This system has an 80% chance for development in the next 48 hours and a 90% chance for development over the next 5 days. The Tropical Weather Outlook can be seen off the main menu of the voipwx.net web site and our voipwxnet Facebook and Twitter feeds. It can also be seen via the National Hurricane Center web site via the following link:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

The VoIP Hurricane Net Management Team will closely monitor the progress of this system. Thanks to all for their continued support of the VoIP Hurricane Net!

73,Rob-KD1CY.
Director of Operations for the VoIP Hurricane Net

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Hello to all..

The VoIP Hurricane Net Management Team is currently monitoring a small area of low pressure north of the US Virgin Islands. It is currently disorganized and its proximity to Hispaniola may inhibit development initially but as this system pulls away from Hispaniola and moves into Bahamas, conditions are favorable for this system to organize into a tropical depression or tropical storm. The US Virgin Islands, Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola should closely monitor the progress of this system and could see some gusty winds and heavy rainfall. An Air Force Reserve Unit Hurricane Hunter Aircraft is scheduled to investigate the system this afternoon if necessary and the system has a 60% chance to develop into a tropical depression or tropical storm within 48 hours and an 80% chance in the next 5 days. The Tropical Weather Outlook can be seen off the main menu of the voipwx.net web site and our voipwxnet Facebook and Twitter feeds. It can also be seen via the National Hurricane Center web site via the following link:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

The VoIP Hurricane Net Management Team will closely monitor the progress of this system. Thanks to all for their continued support of the VoIP Hurricane Net!

73,Rob-KD1CY.
Director of Operations for the VoIP Hurricane Net

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The following stations checked into the VoIP Skywarn Hurricane Prep Net for Aug. 16, 2014. Stations listed may not necessarily be in the order that they checked into the net. Callsign data is taken from the HamData Dot Com website, unless otherwise noted.

Note that just connecting to the Weather Talk Conference Server or an IRLP node (either directly or through a repeater) does NOT qualify as a checkin to the net. You must be acknowledged by Net Control either via voice, or textbox, to get on the log.

If you are not acknowledged, your voice or textbox checkin did NOT get through, and you will have to recheck.

Note that all hyperlinks are spelled out in the message, due to display issues with Facebook.

Voice Checkins: (22)
WX1DER, Daryl, Little Rock, AR (Net Control)
KD1CY, Rob, New Bedford, MA (Backup Net Control/Net Management)
KC5FM, Lloyd, Altus, OK (Net Management)
WA3TOY, Kurt, Pasadena, MD (Skywarn Coordinator)
KB2ZLA, Marshall, Parlin, NJ (Skywarn Coordinator)
KJ4EJH, John, Swansboro, NC (Skywarn Coordinator)
W3TDH, Tom, Takoma Park, MD (Skywarn Coordinator)
WH6EAO, Odell, Oahu, HI
VA3AUC, Jim, Manitoulin Island, CN
NP3OD, Francisco, San Juan, PR
N2HLB, John, Ellenville, NY
KC6YQO, Mike, Lancaster, CA
WP4OTZ, Manuel, Kenner, LA
KK4DQJ, Frank, Naples, FL
K4GRW, Bob, Newport, NC
KJ4JPE, Janice, Swansboro, NC
AF5JG, Richard, Marrero, LA
N5OZG, Joe, Metarie, LA
K8ARL, Karl, Tiffin, OH
K5VPC, Jorge, Spring, TX
WB8REI, Jeff, Tiffin, OH 21
WA2AQQ, Bob, East Meadow, NY (late checkin)

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Textbox Checkins: (7)

KJ4CHS, Tom, Richmond, VA
VE1MBR, Bob, Nova Scotia, CN
K1NEW, Tom, Fairhaven, MA
KA1VRF, Wayne, Vero Beach, FL
KG6FIY, Endaf, Long Beach, Ca
N4ARZ, Gary, Salem, NC
VE1AKT, Al, New Brunswick, CN

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Voice Checkins: 22
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The following stations checked into the VoIP Skywarn Hurricane Prep Net for Aug. 9, 2014. Stations listed may not necessarily be in the order that they checked into the net. Callsign data is taken from the HamData Dot Com website, unless otherwise noted.

Note that just connecting to the Weather Talk Conference Server or an IRLP node (either directly or through a repeater) does NOT qualify as a checkin to the net. You must be acknowledged by Net Control either via voice, or textbox, to get on the log.

If you are not acknowledged, your voice or textbox checkin did NOT get through, and you will have to recheck.

Note that all hyperlinks are spelled out in the message, due to display issues with Facebook.

Voice Check-Ins (19):
KD1CY-Rob-New Bedford, MA (Primary NCO)
KC5FM-Lloyd-Altus, OK (Secondary NCO)
WA3TOY-Kurt-Passadena, MD
VE9MTB-Rick-New Brunswick Canada
NP3OD-Francisco-San Juan PR
K3NFU-Roy-New Orleans, LA
KI4GGH-Chris-Brewton, AL
KK4DQJ-Frank-Naples, FL
KG6FIY-Endaf-Long Beach, CA
KB6HOH-Steve-Novato, CA
KJ6NKV-Janielle-Novato, CA
KK4STI-Zach-East Brewton, AL
N5OZG-Joe-New Orleans, LA
WP4OTZ-Manuel-Cabo Rojo, PR
AF5JG-Eric-Marrero, LA
WB8YYS-Gregg-Stow, OH
K8ARL-Karl-Tiffin, OH
WK8H-Rodney-Vermontville, MI
WB8REI-Jeff-Tiffin, OH

Textbox Checkins (10):
KJ4CHS-Tom-Richmond, VA
N2HLB-John-Lake Wales FL
WB4TNH-Richard-Nashville, TN
KA1VRF-Wayne-Vero Beach Florida
VE1AKT-Al-Fredicton, New Brunswick Canada
KA1NMA-Bob-Plymouth, MA
KG5BVM-Randy-Port Allen, LA
KB7QHP-Steve-Gilbert, AZ
N5WXC-Steve-La Place, LA
K5SWT-Steve-Pine Bluff, AR

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Voice Checkins: 19
Textbox Checkins: 10
Total Checkins: 29

Thanks to everyone who checked into the net this evening.

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73,Rob-KD1CY.
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The following stations checked into the VoIP Skywarn Hurricane Prep Net for Aug. 2, 2014. Stations listed may not necessarily be in the order that they checked into the net. Callsign data is taken from the HamData Dot Com website, unless otherwise noted.

Note that just connecting to the Weather Talk Conference Server or an IRLP node (either directly or through a repeater) does NOT qualify as a checkin to the net. You must be acknowledged by Net Control either via voice, or textbox, to get on the log.

If you are not acknowledged, your voice or textbox checkin did NOT get through, and you will have to recheck.

Note that all hyperlinks are spelled out in the message, due to display issues with Facebook.

Voice Checkins: (19)
WX1DER, Daryl, Little Rock, AR (Net Control)
KD1CY, Rob, New Bedford, MA (Backup Net Control/Net Management/Skywarn Coordinator)
KB2ZLA, Marshall, Parlin, NJ (Skywarn Coordinator)
WA3TOY, Kurt, Pasadena, MD (Skywarn Coordinator)
WB8YYS, Gregg, Stow, OH (Skywarn Coordinator)
VE1MBR, Bob, Nova Scotia, CN (Canadian Hurricane Center)
VE9MTB, Rick, New Brunswick, CN (CANWARN)
NP3OD, Francisco, San Juan, PR
KA3VYG, Larry, Harrisburg, PA
KA1RSY, Ed, Acushnet, MA
KF5WMS, Dave, Harvey, LA
K5UQ, Matt, New Orleans, LA
WW4RX, Stephen, Stuart, FL
KG6FIY, Endaf, Long Beach, CA
WX0WX, Don, Miami, FL (Skywarn Coordinator)
K8ARL, Karl, Tiffin, OH
WA3ZWX, Charles, Millersbille, MD
WB8REI, Jeff, Tiffin, OH
N5OZG, Joe, Metarie, LA

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Textbox Checkins: (10)
KJ4CHS, Tom, Richmond, VA
WX5EM, Lloyd, Altus, OK EOC
KA1NMA, Bob, Plymouth, MA
N4AAA, Earl, Springfield, VA
N3JPP, John, North Huntingdon, PA
KB7QHP, Steve, Gilbert, AZ
N4ARZ, Gary, Salem, SC
N2HLB, John, Lake Wales, FL
W4WMM, Alan, Mobile, AL
VE1AKT, Al, New Brunswick, CN

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Hello to all..

The tropical wave east of the Lesser Antilles intensified Thursday Evening and is now Tropical Storm Bertha with maximum sustained winds of 45 MPH. Tropical Storm Warnings are now in effect for Barbados, St Lucia, Dominica, Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culbera, the US and British Virgin Islands. Bertha is expected to maintain tropical storm strength through the next several days. It is currently not expected to become a hurricane but this will be monitored closely. The track brings Bertha into the Northeast Caribbean Sea and then into the Southeast Bahamas before potentially turning more northward and northeastward in 3-5 days.

Advisories on Tropical Storm Bertha can be seen off the Main Menu of the voipwx.net web site or via the voipwxnet Facebook and Twitter feeds. They can also be seen on the National Hurricane Center web site via the following link:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov

The VoIP Hurricane Net Management Team will closely monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Bertha. Thanks to all for their continues support of the VoIP Hurricane Net!

73,Rob-KD1CY.
Director of Operations for the VoIP Hurricane Net

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