Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing
Looks like we will probably?get wet, but the majority of Clearfield?County is still in the "marginal Risk" area - 2nd from the bottom in terms of severity.?? ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: NWS State College <ctp.stormreports@...>Date: Sun, Mar 30, 2025 at 3:25?PM Subject: Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing To: Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected tonight through Monday evening. The main threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts in excess?of 60 mph,?which may knock down trees and power lines. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible with highest accumulations across southeastern Pennsylvania Monday afternoon and evening.
Important Changes: Minimal changes?to severe threat timing for Monday.
For more information, see attached briefing or view it online at?. You can also find additional weather information at??or?.
Estimated Time of Next Update: 6 AM Monday (03/31/2025)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Immediate Questions? Call us at 814-954-6440. [Use Option 9].?? We can also be reached 24/7 on?.
-NWS State College Central Pennsylvania Weather Forecast Office??
-- Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649
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Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing
Centre County Amateur Radio Operators:
Not much has changed for us.? We are still in the 'slight risk' area.? Right now it is raining in SC. ---------- Forwarded message ---------
Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected tonight through Monday evening. The main threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts in excess?of 60 mph,?which may knock down trees and power lines. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible with highest accumulations across southeastern Pennsylvania Monday afternoon and evening.
Important Changes: Minimal changes?to severe threat timing for Monday.
For more information, see attached briefing or view it online at?. You can also find additional weather information at??or?.
Estimated Time of Next Update: 6 AM Monday (03/31/2025)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Immediate Questions? Call us at 814-954-6440. [Use Option 9].?? We can also be reached 24/7 on?.
-NWS State College Central Pennsylvania Weather Forecast Office??
-- Carmine W. Prestia, Jr., K3CWP Alpha Fire Company Firemen's Relief Association of State College Senior Magisterial District Judge State College, PA (he/him/his)
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Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing
It looks as though Clearfield County is now in the "marginal risk" area for this thunderstorm?Sunday night and Monday.? So we may not be impacted as significantly?as other areas.? But be alert.?
73.
John N3SPW ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: NWS State College <ctp.stormreports@...>Date: Sun, Mar 30, 2025 at 5:51?AM Subject: Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing To: - Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected from Sunday night through Monday.
- The main hazard with the storms will be damaging wind gusts capable?of knocking down trees and powerlines.
- Locally heavy rainfall will be possible and rainfall amounts could exceed 1 inch in the southeast. This will largely be beneficial rainfall, with no significant?flooding expected.
Important changes: Minor adjustments to the severe weather risk areas.
For more information, see attached briefing or view it online at?. You can also find additional weather information at??or?.
Estimated time of next update: By 6 PM Sunday (3/30/2025)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Immediate Questions? Call us at 814-954-6440. [Use Option 9].?? We can also be reached 24/7 on?.
-NWS State College
-- Central Pennsylvania Weather Forecast Office??
-- Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649
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Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing
Centre County Amateur Radio Operators, Good Morning:
We are in the 'Slight Risk' area of thunderstorms but that could change later in the day.
Stay safe out there. ---------- Forwarded message ---------
- Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected from Sunday night through Monday.
- The main hazard with the storms will be damaging wind gusts capable?of knocking down trees and powerlines.
- Locally heavy rainfall will be possible and rainfall amounts could exceed 1 inch in the southeast. This will largely be beneficial rainfall, with no significant?flooding expected.
Important changes: Minor adjustments to the severe weather risk areas.
For more information, see attached briefing or view it online at?. You can also find additional weather information at??or?.
Estimated time of next update: By 6 PM Sunday (3/30/2025)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Immediate Questions? Call us at 814-954-6440. [Use Option 9].?? We can also be reached 24/7 on?.
-NWS State College
-- Central Pennsylvania Weather Forecast Office??
-- Carmine W. Prestia, Jr., K3CWP Alpha Fire Company Firemen's Relief Association of State College Senior Magisterial District Judge State College, PA (he/him/his)
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Re: Passed the Amateur Radio Technician Exam
Congrats Brian de W3PRL Shack America
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Thank you everyone for the support at getting my first ticket today, I apologize for the delay in responding, you can blame Steven Smith for that, he got me started down the never-ending rabbit hole you know as YouTube. Lots of helpful information was obtained from there, so it was a good thing, thank you Steven. I will let you know when I get my call sign and you all can race for that first contact. I appreciate the friendliness and the wealth of?knowledge everyone has offered,? I've never been involved with a more eager group, it's amazing to see how many ways you are working to utilize radios, raise awareness,? and help with public safety. Thanks again, 73 Brian
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Central Pennsylvania Weather Briefing
Centre County Amateur Radio Operators:
Possibility of thunderstorms Sunday night. ---------- Forwarded message ---------
Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected from Sunday night through Monday. The main threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts. Thunderstorms will also bring the potential for locally heavy rainfall, with the highest accumulations expected across southeastern Pennsylvania Monday afternoon and evening.
Important Changes: Minor additions to timing for thunderstorms on Monday
For more information, see attached briefing or view it online at?. You can also find additional weather information at??or?.
Estimated Time of Next Update: By 6 AM Sunday (03/30/2025)?---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Immediate Questions? Call us at 814-954-6440. [Use Option 9].?? We can also be reached 24/7 on?.
-NWS State College Central Pennsylvania Weather Forecast Office??
-- Carmine W. Prestia, Jr., K3CWP Alpha Fire Company Firemen's Relief Association of State College Senior Magisterial District Judge State College, PA (he/him/his)
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Re: Passed the Amateur Radio Technician Exam
Congratulations Brian, now the fun starts!
Here is a link to a video that is meant to help new Hams get started in our area.
As a heads up, my XYL KC3JAS tells me my Hoosier Drawl makes me talk too slowly, so if you set the speed to 1.5 I almost sound normal and the video is a lot shorter.
Any questions,? let me know and I hope to make contact with you soon, so let us know your Call Sign when you get it.
73
Steve K3SKS?
On Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM, kgkeefer via groups.io <kgkeefer@...> wrote: Congratulations Brian, welcome to ham radio!
-------- Original message -------- From: "John Szwarc via groups.io" <johnszwarc@...> Date: 3/29/25 3:35 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: [W3CPA] Passed the Amateur Radio Technician Exam
Everyone,
Congratulations?is in order for CCARC member Brian WSGF647.? Earlier?today Brian sat for his Technician?Class exam at the Ridgeway VE exam session, passing with ease.? His next goal is the General class exam!? Please join in with congratulations?to Brian.
Thank you.
John N3SPW -- Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649
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Re: Passed the Amateur Radio Technician Exam
?Congratulations, and welcome to ham radio.
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On Mar 29, 2025, at 3:35?PM, John Szwarc via groups.io <johnszwarc@...> wrote:
? Everyone,
Congratulations?is in order for CCARC member Brian WSGF647.? Earlier?today Brian sat for his Technician?Class exam at the Ridgeway VE exam session, passing with ease.? His next goal is the General class exam!? Please join in with congratulations?to Brian.
Thank you.
John N3SPW -- Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649
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Re: Passed the Amateur Radio Technician Exam
Congratulations Brian, welcome to ham radio!
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-------- Original message -------- From: "John Szwarc via groups.io" <johnszwarc@...> Date: 3/29/25 3:35 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: [W3CPA] Passed the Amateur Radio Technician Exam
Everyone,
Congratulations?is in order for CCARC member Brian WSGF647.? Earlier?today Brian sat for his Technician?Class exam at the Ridgeway VE exam session, passing with ease.? His next goal is the General class exam!? Please join in with congratulations?to Brian.
Thank you.
John N3SPW -- Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649
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Passed the Amateur Radio Technician Exam
Everyone,
Congratulations?is in order for CCARC member Brian WSGF647.? Earlier?today Brian sat for his Technician?Class exam at the Ridgeway VE exam session, passing with ease.? His next goal is the General class exam!? Please join in with congratulations?to Brian.
Thank you.
John N3SPW -- Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649
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Severe Thunderstorms Forecasted
- Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to impact Central PA from Sunday night through Monday.
- The main threat with these storms will be damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph which may knock down trees and powerlines.
Initial briefing
For more information, see attached briefing or view it online at?. You can also find additional weather information at??or?.
Estimated time of next update: By 6 PM Saturday
-- Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649
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Everyone-
Thank you to everyone who attended?the CCARC meeting earlier tonight. We sure had a lot to talk about!? ?During the meeting I promised to send out a copy of the?SKYWARN documents?I talked about.??
These documents were the result of examples I received from Cory Sickles WA3UVV, the Western PA Section Affiliated Club Coordinator.? I took what he sent and updated it with our Clearfield County information.? Carnine K3CWP had the National Weather Service staff review these as well.? I believe?they are ready for the next big storm.? But we can make whatever edits deemed necessary.
Thank?you.
John N3SPW
-- Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649
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REMINDER: CCARC Meeting on Thursday
Just a quick reminder about the planned Clearfield County Amateur Radio Club meeting on Thursday March 27th.? As usual, we will be meeting at the Clearfield County EMA Building, 911 Leonard Street in Clearfield.? Meeting starts at 7 PM.
I believe?Carmine K3CWP is planning to make the trip over from State College and will be discussing the National Weather Service, SKYWARN and EmComm in general.? It should be an interesting?discussion.? Hope to see everyone there.
Thank you and 73.
John N3SPW
-- Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649
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Everyone,
The March 2025 CCARC newsletter is ready for your inspection.? Please follow the link below to download a copy.
Thank you
John N3SPW
-- Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649
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I have a TP Link TLSG-1008 8 port gigabit?switch that's collecting dust.? Includes rack mount ears.? Replaced it some years ago with a 24 port version.? It's free if anyone would like to have it.? Just let me know.
-- Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649
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Nittany Amateur Radio Club FCC Tech License Class
FYI. ? Just in case you know anyone interested in becoming licensed.
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From: Carmine Prestia <carmine.prestia@...> Date: March 21, 2025 at 7:05:36?AM EDT To: Radio coordination <PA-ARES-RACES-L@...>, Kevin Lear W3XOX <W3XOX@...>, John Szwarc N3SPW <johnszwarc@...> Subject: Nittany Amateur Radio Club FCC Tech License Class
? Good morning:
The Nittany Amateur Radio Club is announcing a class for individuals who want to obtain an FCC Technician Class Amateur Radio Class License.? The class will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025.? You can find details by clicking the link below.
-- Carmine W. Prestia, Jr., K3CWP Alpha Fire Company Firemen's Relief Association of State College Senior Magisterial District Judge State College, PA (he/him/his)
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Shelters open during extended power outages following storm
FYI....
CLEARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The weather event on 3/16/2025 in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania has caused power outages throughout the county--
To assist residents in the affected areas, the following locations have been opened by the Clearfield County Emergency Management Department for residents that need to shelter, charge devices or power medical equipment-- You can just show up at these locations. You do not need to call--
The Old Restaurant 28766 Frenchville-Karthaus Hwy Frenchville, has extension cords placed outside for people that need to charge devices.
Karthaus Firehall, 10 Hurxthal St, Karthaus, PA 16845,? is open for anyone needing to charge or shelter--
Bethany Retreat Center, 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville, PA 16836, is open if anyone needs to charge anything or if anyone needs to shelter with medical devices.
Madera Firehall, 2720 Main St, Madera, PA 16661, is open for anyone that needs to charge devices or plug in medical equipment or anyone in need of a shelter¡ª
Glendale Firehall, 946 Water St, Coalport, PA 16627, is open as a shelter and charging station.
-- Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649
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Everyone
As I'm sure everyone is aware, earlier today a fairly strong weather front moved through the area bringing with it gusty winds,?rain and hail.? And even a tornado watch!
As the storm moved through our area it's progress?was tracked by an impromptu weather net on the W3CPA 147.255 repeater with Tim K5TEL stepping in as the?central operator,?relaying reports to the National Weather Service State College Skywarn station?WX3CTP, which was also on frequency.? .Stations that participated were: K5TEL, W3EOD, N3TBD, KC2RZP, K3SKS, N3PUL, N3RBJ and N3SPW.? Please forgive me if I missed anyone.? We lost power here as the storm front moved through West Decatur and I discovered my shack battery backup power system is no longer backing up.? That took me off the air as the storm moved through?West Decatur.? But now I have a new project!
Anyhow, this was a really good effort for our amateur radio group.? The NWS had the information they needed and was better able to track the strom's progress through Clearfield County due to the information provided.? Thank you to everyone who participated.
Thank you.
John N3SPW
-- Cell Phone: (814) 553-5649
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