Community Storm Spotter Network
Our trained storm spotters are the eyes on the ground across Missouri and Southern Illinois — reporting real-time conditions before, during, and after severe weather.
Our Storm Spotter Network
Trained, dedicated, and passionate — our Weather Watchers are the backbone of First Warn's ground-truth reporting network.
Live Reports
Real-time field reports submitted by our watcher network across the coverage area.
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Community Reporting
Seeing severe weather? Report it here — your observations help Dr. Nick deliver the most accurate, real-time information to the community.
For life-threatening emergencies always call 911 first. This form is for weather observation reporting only.
⚡ Urgent Report?
For immediate severe weather — email Dr. Nick directly:
nickpalischphd@gmail.com
or post to Facebook @nickswx
Join the Network
We're always looking for dedicated, safety-conscious individuals to join the First Warn Weather Watcher network. No prior experience required — just a passion for weather and your community.
Residents of our Missouri or Illinois coverage counties who can observe and report weather conditions reliably. NWS SKYWARN training is a plus but not required — we'll point you to free training resources.
Submit storm reports before, during, and after significant weather events. Provide Dr. Nick with on-the-ground observations to verify radar data and NWS information. You report — we'll handle broadcasting.
Free NWS SKYWARN training is available online at weather.gov/lsx/skywarn. Completion of SKYWARN Basic earns you a certification badge on your watcher profile.
Active watchers get a featured profile card on this page — including your photo, bio, county coverage, certifications, and specialties. Your contribution is recognized publicly.