#mSpotter - Storm spotting via social media
MemphisWeather.net has partnered with the National Weather Service in a way that allows
us to relay your severe/winter weather reports as adverse weather is ongoing! Your reports
will help the NWS verify their radar data in real-time, aiding in the warning decision process.
All reports from the Memphis area sent via Twitter that include the #mSpotter tag will be
relayed.
What is #mSpotter?
- A method of sending storm reports directly to NWS-Memphis
- A public service to the community
- A way to participate directly in the NWS mission
- Harnessing the power and immediacy of social media
What do I need to be an #mSpotter?
- The MWN app to easily submit your report! (optional)
- A Twitter account (required)
- A smartphone with camera and GPS (strongly encouraged)
- A desire to serve others (we appreciate that!)
What to report
- Tornados / funnel clouds / wall clouds
- 1/2" hail or larger (use coin or ball sizes to describe size)
- 50+ mph wind (measured if possible)
- Structural damage
- Trees or power lines down
- Measured heavy rain and/or unusual flooding
- Winter precipitation
What to include in your reports
- Brief description of what you see
- Specific location (or geo-tagged tweet)
- Pictures are very helpful!
- Time (if not at time of tweet)
- #mSpotter hashtag
- (The MWN app will aid in this process)
Area covered by #mSpotter:
THOU SHALT NOT
- Risk the safety of you or anyone with you for the sake of a picture!
- Storm chase unless fully trained by the NWS
- Abuse the hashtag
- Expect to get paid :-)
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