RCARES - NWS SkyWarn Reporting Criteria
What, When, and Where:
Use your Call Sign and nearest Cross-roads or Mile marker
No Blue Sky Reports.
Follow NET control instructions.
TORNADO
FUNNEL CLOUD, if organized, persistent, sustained rotation
WALL CLOUD, if organized, persistent, sustained rotation
HAIL, quarter size (1”) or greater, report the largest size
WIND GUSTS, 50 mph or greater, (measurement device)
FLOODING, flooding (roads, homes, or businesses)
STORM DAMAGE:
Damage to structures (roof, siding, windows, etc.)
Damage to vehicles (farm equipment, machinery) (hail or wind)
Trees or large limbs down
Power/telephone poles or lines down