Hi my name is Tom Horne, W3TDH. I will be speaking on How Amateur Radio can best assist the Weather Service Skywarn Program. I will do a quick review of what weather events meet the criteria for being reported and some examples of reports that are unhelpful. I will also review what are the positions within the Skywarn Coordinating Team that are always filled by active Skywarn participants who are also Amateur Radio Operators.