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St. Louis County, MO SKYWARN and R.A.C.E.S.
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St. Louis County
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St Louis County: Storm-Ready since 2001!
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Welcome to the St. Louis County SKYWARN/RACES Website!
New Event for St. Louis CO, Franklin CO, St. Charles CO and St. Louis City in MO. Monroe CO, St. Clair CO and Madison CO in IL
Valid from Jan 25 4:22 AM to 12:00 PM CST
A period of wintry weather expected over parts of the area this morning and perhaps into the afternoon.
A large shield of precipitation courtesy of a storm system centered over western Texas is expected to move northeastward into colder and dryer air entrenched over Missouri and Illinois today. A wintry mix is anticipated to result. This wintry mix should only last for an hour or two at most locations and will take the form of some combinations of snow, sleet and rain. There are increasing indications however that the chance for sleet will persist for parts of the St. Louis metro area and southwestern Illinois through much of the afternoon.
This precipitation is expected to affect much of southeast Missouri by 9am and then push into portions of southwest Illinois and the St. Louis metro area by the noon hour. Little if any accumulation is expected and the impact of this wintry precipitation is expected to be low due to temperatures rising above freezing. Roadways that are previously treated, and the general light intensity of the precipitation. Nevertheless, if wintry precipitation is observed, exercise caution if driving.
Precipitation is expected to transition to all rain by afternoon for most areas.
Thank you for visiting our website. The St. Louis County R.A.C.E.S. and SKYWARN Programs are the largest volunteer programs of their kind in the region with approximately 2,700 trained, active participants!
The objective of the SKYWARN program is to train and maintain volunteers to be severe weather observers, providing vital services in times of severe weather. Our training schedule provides details on the most comprehensive training seminars in the region. This fine program has been in operation since 1975.
The objective of the R.A.C.E.S. (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services) Program is to provide quality emergency volunteer amateur radio support services to the community to augment public safety, schools, government, and medical services as needed. This quality program has been in operation since 1955.
These programs are sponsored by the St. Louis County Police Department, Office of Emergency Management. All classes are free, there is no charge to participate, and no one needs to be a member of any club or organization to become involved at any level. Your participation is welcomed!
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL TO HOST STUDENT ALLIANCE PROGRAM
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop F Headquarters - 2920 North Shamrock Road - Jefferson City, MO 65102
News Release
For further information please contact: Sergeant Paul J. Reinsch
(573) 751-1000
January 20, 2012
120102
EMPHASIS: Patrol To Host Student Alliance Program
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F will conduct a Student Alliance Program beginning Thursday, March 29, 2012, and concluding on Thursday, May 3, 2012. The mission of the Student Alliance Program is to provide personal interaction between college students and high school juniors and seniors and the Patrol. The program is designed for those possessing a strong interest in learning about the Patrol’s purpose and role within the law enforcement community. The Highway Patrol is seeking 20 high school/college students who are willing to commit to a program offered by the Patrol that provides a unique opportunity.
The classes will meet on six Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m., at Troop F Headquarters located at 2920 North Shamrock Road, Jefferson City, Missouri. Successful completion of the program will require attendance at each Thursday evening session. (One absence will be allowed with prior approval from the program coordinator.) The curriculum will familiarize participants with many Patrol policies and procedures utilizing teaching techniques similar to those experienced by troopers attending the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy in Jefferson City. Many evenings will include activities and role-playing exercises that provide participants practical experience. The last session of the program will conclude with awards being presented to each successful participant.
Program Curriculum:
March 29 - History of the Patrol, “So You Want To Be A Trooper”, “Tools Of The Trade”
April 5 - Traffic Enforcement
April 12 - Crime Control
April 19 - Tactical Activities
April 26 - Firearms
May 3 - DWI Detection
The Patrol is accepting applications for the Student Alliance Program through March 15, 2012. This program is planned as an annual event, and there is no cost to the participants. Selection of 20 applicants will be based upon an evaluation of an application form and a criminal record check. Application forms are available by calling Sergeant Paul J. Reinsch or Ms. Dee Kempker at 573-751-1000.
SPRING SKYWARN CLASSES ARE ALREADY BEING SCHEDULED!
Spring 2012 SKYWARN classes are already being scheduled. Sunset Hills has scheduled a class at the Sunset Hills City Hall on Saturday, February 18th, a class at Boys Hope Girls Hope on Saturday, February 25th and a class at the Maryland Heights Community Center on March 29th. Details can be found on the Training Schedule page. Check back here often for more classes and dates!
WINTER WEATHER PREDICTIONS FROM THE ST. LOUIS NWS OFFICE:
The local three-month temperature outlook for the upcoming winter and all of next year is now available. It can be found on the Climate tab on the StL NWS homepage:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/climate/calendar_outlook.php?wfo=lsx
The complete story on the Winter Outlook can be found at:
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20111020_winteroutlook.html
La Nina is when the sea surface temperatures along the equator in the Pacific are below normal. The opposite of La Nina is El Nino. More information about La Nina and El Nino can be found on the Climate Prediction Center's website at:
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/precip/CWlink/MJO/enso.shtml
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN CONTACT INFORMATION:
Outdoor Warning Siren Inquiries:
Emergency Communications Commission
Mr. David "Duff" Barney
314-615-2562
This information is also located on our Contact Page.
SKYWARN CLASSES ARE POST CERTIFIED. For police officers, fire personnel, dispatchers, etc. you will receive 2 credits for attending our SKYWARN classes! Please ask at either the beginning or end of the class for the card to fill out. We will then submit them for you to receive your POST credits!
SOMETHING TIMESAVING AND IMPORTANT FROM THE MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL: The Missouri Automated Road Condition Hotline is Now Operational! Colonel Ron Replogle, Superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to inform the public that the Missouri Automated Road Condition Hotline is now in service. The hotline--800-222-6400--provides travelers with information regarding driving conditions on major roadways in the state. Road condition information for Missouri can be obtained also by visiting the Patrol's Internet home page at www.mshp.dps.mo.gov or the Missouri Department of Transportation's Internet home page at www.modot.mo.gov.
CALL FOR PICTURES: Here's your chance to be famous! We're currently adding local severe weather pictures to our Fall, Spring and future SKYWARN classes and presentations. We're looking for quality pictures, in focus and clear. We do need the source so we can credit the picture(s) and we cannot use any commercial photographs (those which are displayed on professional websites). When submitting a picture, we need the location and the date would be very helpful. (So hurry and get your pictures in - see your name in lights!) Finally, if you'd like them placed here, on the SKYWARN website, make note of that as well. We'll put them up with well-displayed credits. Questions? Just send me a note at j_g_wozniak@yahoo.com.
UPDATED ST. LOUIS COUNTY SKYWARN PROGRAM STATISTICS: The St. Louis County SKYWARN program, since its beginning, has provided 405 weather presentations, instructing 14,775 individuals. The SKYWARN program currently has over 2,700 active, trained individuals in the SKYWARN observer database, of which 400+ are amateur radio operators. For more information about the Lead Operators, visit our Links and Program News Page.
CERT GROUPS: The St. Louis County SKYWARN team is available to provide training, to suit your needs! For further details contact Joe Wozniac at j_g_wozniak@yahoo.com.
DON'T FORGET! Show off your great weather pictures and videos on the Pics & Videos page! Attach them in an email to j_g_wozniak@yahoo.com.. For details visit the Pics & Video Page!
inquiries: j_g_wozniak@yahoo.com
Office of Emergency Management
St. Louis County, MO
updated 01/25/2012
