http://blog.lib.umn.edu/colle006/skywarn/ en-us 2004-04-26T15:32:50-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/colle006/skywarn/000434.html The Storm Prediction Center is currently forecasting a "slight" risk of severe thunderstorms in the north-central states. While a 3-day outlook is generally not as accurate as a 1-day outlook, it's still a good idea to be keeping your eye... Weather Outlook colle006 2004-04-26T15:32:50-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/colle006/skywarn/000391.html According to the Metro Skywarn Homepage, the practice net has been de-activated. Unfortunately I can't tell because I don't have a radio nearby.... colle006 2004-04-22T19:39:29-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/colle006/skywarn/000390.html The Metro Skywarn net has been activated on the 147.21/81 repeater. There is no emergency, as today is the statewide tornado drill. Sirens have periodically been activated throughout the day. It appears the net has been up since approximately 1830... colle006 2004-04-22T19:01:09-06:00 http://blog.lib.umn.edu/colle006/skywarn/000319.html RAPID SEVERE THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT EXPECTED TO OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON ACROSS CENTRAL MN...SPREADING INTO NORTHERN WI THIS EVENING. DEEP SURFACE LOW...VERY STRONG LOW/MID LEVEL WIND FIELDS...AND MODERATE INSTABILITY WILL ENHANCE THE THREAT OF SUPERCELL STORMS CAPABLE OF VERY LARGE HAIL...DAMAGING WINDS...AND TORNADOES. POTENTIAL WILL EXIST FOR STRONG TORNADOES IMMEDIATELY ALONG SURFACE WARM FRONT FROM CENTRAL MN INTO NORTHERN WI. Watches colle006 2004-04-18T16:32:27-06:00