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  1. Shawn Gossman

    What was your first report as a storm spotter?

    My first report was flash flooding. I think I get more of that than anything else, although my area is seeing more tornadic activity here lately. How about you all? What was your first report?
  2. Shawn Gossman

    Forum Policy Signature Guidelines

    Howdy Members, Signatures are areas under your topics and posts that contain information you provide. How to Edit Your Signature: Go to your Username on the top portion of any page or click your Avatar if you're using a mobile device. Click the Signature link. Use the editor features to add...
  3. Shawn Gossman

    How often do you get a training refresher?

    I should get one every year, but I don't. I did the virtual one this year, and it was my first in quite a while. In-person would be way better purely for the social networking aspects of it.
  4. Shawn Gossman

    How long have you been a storm spotter?

    Nice :D Me and you got certified about the same time!
  5. Shawn Gossman

    How many tornadoes have you spotted?

    Yeah once there is a warning issued for a particular storm you're on, there is probably no need for a report unless you observe damage. I know most WFOs want damage reports.
  6. Shawn Gossman

    Is storm chasing reckless?

    There are reckless folks in every activity, though. I know there are some out there who seem to hate chasers but I think it's jealousy more than anything else.
  7. Shawn Gossman

    What camera do you use?

    I mainly use an iPhone 12 Max Pro because I'm lazy lol. I have a GoPro 12 and a Sony FDRAX53 4K UHD video camera. I have a Nikon D3100 and a D3200. I need to use those more. I just need to sit down and learn how to use them better.
  8. Shawn Gossman

    Severe Thunderstorm from April 2024

    Not bad for an iPhone lol
  9. Shawn Gossman

    Best Weather Photos!

    Awesome photos!
  10. Shawn Gossman

    Any storm chasers?

    I'm pretty much the same. Though, I didn't get out west all that much before. Mainly stayed in the jungle lol.
  11. Shawn Gossman

    Close calls with severe weather?

    I suppose a close call for me was the day I drove through the Metropolis/Brookport area (2013) about half an hour before the deadly tornado occurred.
  12. Shawn Gossman

    Are you a CoCoRaHS observer?

    I just recently signed up to be a CoCoRaHS observer. Just got me a nice rain gauge in the mail. Are any of you observers at all? If so, how long have you been doing it?
  13. Shawn Gossman

    How often do you get a training refresher?

    How often do you try to get a training refresher? Do you do it virtually and in-person?
  14. Shawn Gossman

    Anyone into hiking?

    I'm a big hiker! I do it every week. Any of you into it at all?
  15. Shawn Gossman

    Best Weather Photos!

    Show me your best weather photos here. Reply and attach them to show them off!
  16. Shawn Gossman

    Is storm chasing reckless?

    Do you think storm chasing is reckless? Some people do. Why or why not?
  17. Shawn Gossman

    Close calls with severe weather?

    Have you ever had any close calls with severe weather? Tell us about them here!
  18. Shawn Gossman

    How can I become a ham radio operator?

    I'd love to become a ham radio operator. How should I start?
  19. Shawn Gossman

    How many tornadoes have you spotted?

    I've seen more tornadoes than I've reported, mainly because I wasn't in my area when I saw them and didn't know what NWS to contact. But I've reported around 3 or 4 locally using various reporting methods. We don't get them that much in Southern Illinois, though it seems they are increasing...
  20. Shawn Gossman

    Hello

    Welcome Matt! So glad to have you here :)
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