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course I own, My Weather Facebook Page, My Website at www.andysweathersite.com and on my personal
page and a group I belong to. I invite you to my site where I may do more
videos on this topic.
A little you may not know about me. I am Andrew Ditch, I
have been misdiagnosed with everything and an mental condition not autism. I
was recently diagnosed with Level 2 Autism but could be either way which is why
I must get retested next Tuesday to confirm if it is severe, or mild or if it
is Level 2. Everyone now I been diagnosed sees I have it, but they want to just
confirm it. I was 31 when I was diagnosed with Autism, I was 29 when I was
questioned that I had it by a neurologist who diagnosed me with Tourette Syndrome
when he then said I had autism and he misdiagnosed me. I am currently 33.
Enough said. The main topic of this post is the weather and related to Autism…
On my pre-questions for my autism test was a question for my
starting preferred topic when talking to someone new and when someone I know. One
of the multiple-choice answers where about the weather. So, my question for you
is how many people with Autism shares my passion on the weather either wants to
forecast it, talks about the current conditions, or shares an interest. For me
it was all above. I will take my time on sharing a few learning sites for
everyone who enjoys the weather and where they can learn more.
1.
My first website I learned off of, Shared to me
by a meteorologist at my local ABC News Station WKBW here in Buffalo NY. The Weather
Prediction Education. This is an advanced learning website for someone who
already knows a bit about the weather and is considered some topics college
level material.
2.
A mid-grade to college level You Tube Play List
for those who need a visual like me. This channel has multi paly lists so I
will share his channel and the play lists…
4.
NOAA NWS Weather Education - https://www.noaa.gov/resource-collections/weather-atmosphere-education-resources
5.
AMS Weather Education Guides and Colleges https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/index.cfm/education-careers/education-program/weather-resources/
For those who know a basic understanding on the weather.
Those with advanced communication skills associated with autism like me. This
is where you can learn about becoming a Skywarn Weather Spotter for your local
and national NWS WFOs. NWS stands for National Weather Service, WFO stands for
Weather Forecast Office by the NWS or NOAA. NOAA Stands for National Oceanic Atmospheric
Administration a USA Government Organization
1.
Non-NWS Skywarn Informational Site, It is run by
the Ham Radio Operators Site I believe do not quote me. But has good
information on SKYWARN Program. https://www.skywarn.org/online-training/
2.
Online Training Site – NON-NWS SKYWARN but is a
good for those who wish to learn more offered than the basic Skywarn Training
offered by your Local NWS WFO. https://www.meted.ucar.edu/training_course.php?id=23
4.
NWS Storm Prediction Center SKYWARN Training
Check Lists. https://www.weather.gov/oun/skywarn-spotter
Just a side note this is a volunteer reporting for the NWS.
It is required to report any reportable weather events based on your training,
but you will be considered a Public Safety Official with completion of the
Certificate. I believe you also must be 18 years of age but it is also
something kids can ask to go join. They do talk about weather safety and severe
weather, winter weather, and other climate weather conditions. Simply you can visit
your local NWS Office Skywarn Trainer by visiting www.weather.gov and simply click on the
location closest to you and on their site should be SKYWARN Section either at
the footer of the page, or just above. If you need help locating such local
Skywarn page and contact info please comment or PM me and I can try to offer my
best to get contact information. You may also contact a Meteorologist at your
local WFO at www.weather.gov and click on
your local area and under the Local Programs section in the footer is a Office
Staff link with emails. I would start off by emailing the MIC or Meteorologist
In Charge.
Forecast model and to make forecasts…
My top 3 Weather Pages To Make A Forecast…
Other Pages
Paid Weather Site
Must Have Weather Apps for Android – Not sure about IOS
Unless an * is next to it.
The Weather Channel*
RadarScope* It’s a paid Advances Weather Radar App.
Recommended for SKYWARN Spotters and Storm Chasers. It’s a Level II and III Radar
App.
Weather Bug*
wX by Joshua Tee – May be only on Android But a go to
Weather Guru App. Alerts you of national SPC, CPC, NPC, and other Alerts. You
do have to configure it the way you like. No Follow Me Feature so download the
Weather Channel App for current weather conditions and Real Time Weather
Alerts. This app consumes a lot of battery so have it power saving mode or
place this app in sleep mode when not using.
I hope to do more on this topic on Weather Education and maybe on Weather and Autism... Stay Tuned...
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