Active Area Warnings (NWS Atlanta - FFC)
NWS Spotter Resources
🌨️ SKYWARN Spotter Resources
- Current Spotter Training Schedule
- Spotter Quick Reference Handout - single page reference.
- Spotter Guidebook - The definitive spotter guide.
- Submit Storm Report - via the NWS Website.
NWSChat 2.0 Companion Map
Interactive map with NOAA/NWS weather feeds, active watches and warnings, and weather radar.
Recommended for desktop computers and laptops only.
Developed and hosted by Brian Haren, W8BYH, in support of ARES, EMCOMM and AUXCOMM
operations in the southeastern region of the United States.
ARES Southeast Situational Map
The ARES Southeastern US Situational Awareness Map designed to provide Amateur Radio-focused data and tools to support personal and operational situational awareness.
Recommended for desktop computers and laptops only.
Developed and hosted by Brian Haren, W8BYH, in support of ARES, EMCOMM and AUXCOMM
operations in the southeastern region of the United States.
Linked Repeater Systems Map
Interactive map showing repeaters that are part of the Southeast Linked Repeater Network, the Peach State Intertie, and the Cherry Blossom Intertie. Includes NOAA/NWS weather feeds, active watches and warnings, and weather radar.
Weather data feeds are turned off by default and must be activated by the user. Works well on all platforms—desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone.
View Map →WX4PTC Station
WX4PTC is the amateur-radio call sign assigned to the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City, Georgia. This office serves the Atlanta metropolitan area as well as northern and central Georgia. The NWS runs a ham-radio station from its forecast office under this call sign to coordinate SKYWARN severe-weather reporting nets.
Learn More →NWS Atlanta Radar
Live weather radar from the National Weather Service KFFC radar site covering the Atlanta metropolitan area and surrounding regions.
View Radar →Looking for more spotter resources?
View All NWS Links →SKYWARN Information
What is SKYWARN?
SKYWARN is a volunteer program run by the National Weather Service that trains everyday citizens to spot and report severe weather—such as tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and flash floods—to emergency managers and meteorologists in real time. By joining SKYWARN, people become part of a community-based early-warning network that helps authorities issue timely alerts, ultimately saving lives and property.
Reporting Requirements
Please Include:
- Name
- Callsign (or phone number)
- Keep your report brief
- Identify yourself as a trained spotter
- Tell us what you saw
- Provide your exact location or cross streets
- Give the event's time
Detailed Reporting Guide
The NWS provides comprehensive guidelines for submitting accurate and useful weather reports.
View Official Guide →What to Report:
Organized, persistent rotation
Report the size of the largest stone and any damage. Compare to coins or balls, or measure with a ruler.
Wind speeds ≥50 mph • Large branches/trees down • Roof or structure damage
Flooded roadways/rivers • Water depth • Standing or flowing • Rising/steady/falling • Known flood area • Damage
Any ice/snow accumulation
Injuries or damage caused
Submit Reports
It’s advisable to first bring severe weather reports to your local SKYWARN network if possible.
The NWS forecast office operates under the WX4PTC call sign so it can coordinate SKYWARN severe‑weather reporting nets
I cannot stress the following point enough. Ham radio is a hobby and is of great service to public services
such as the National Weather Service.
Remember if you have a severe weather report and cannot get it in by the above means.....
CALL ON THE PHONE! Others down the road may benefit.
You may connect to ECHOLINK node KK4GQ-R to reach WX4PTC.
This is connected to the repeater 145.210- (131.8) in Fayetteville,GA.
Echolink is on full time unless technical difficulties require the control ops to turn it off.
Georgia SKYWARN Repeaters
View the complete list of Georgia SKYWARN linked and non-linked repeaters for severe weather reporting.