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 :-)

Questions? Contact MWN on Twitter (@memphisweather1)