Storm Prediction Center (SPC): The first port of call for convective forecasts and severe weather potential. Regularly updates and contains detailed information on the synoptic situation.
Spotter Network: Shows the location of every officially registered storm chaser and whether they are reporting severe weather. To become a member of the spotter network you must first pass a short test. If a spotter is in a location in which the National Weather Service would like to know more information then they may contact the spotter. Furthermore, the National Weather Service take into account observations of the spotter network when issuing warnings.
RadarScope App: There are many weather radar apps on the market, but this is the one in which we rely on. It gives accurate real-time radar output and shows whether severe weather warnings are in place. We add, through a further subscription fee, the GPS locations of spotters and additional warning information on severe weather reports.
Wyoming University: For atmospheric sounding data. A good place to look to determine the static stability of the atmospheric column.
WeatherOnline: A good place to look for free model output, not only for the US, but for the UK too. The site gives various model outputs, including ensemble data which can determine the uncertainty of a forecast. The GFS is the American global forecasting model, whereas the UK has those by the MetOffice and the ECMWF (European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasting). The differences in data freedom mean that unfortunately, you usually have to pay for British data.
Spotter Network: Shows the location of every officially registered storm chaser and whether they are reporting severe weather. To become a member of the spotter network you must first pass a short test. If a spotter is in a location in which the National Weather Service would like to know more information then they may contact the spotter. Furthermore, the National Weather Service take into account observations of the spotter network when issuing warnings.
RadarScope App: There are many weather radar apps on the market, but this is the one in which we rely on. It gives accurate real-time radar output and shows whether severe weather warnings are in place. We add, through a further subscription fee, the GPS locations of spotters and additional warning information on severe weather reports.
Wyoming University: For atmospheric sounding data. A good place to look to determine the static stability of the atmospheric column.
WeatherOnline: A good place to look for free model output, not only for the US, but for the UK too. The site gives various model outputs, including ensemble data which can determine the uncertainty of a forecast. The GFS is the American global forecasting model, whereas the UK has those by the MetOffice and the ECMWF (European Centre for Medium-range Weather Forecasting). The differences in data freedom mean that unfortunately, you usually have to pay for British data.