Southern Maine & New Hampshire SKYWARN Amateur Radio Team — WX1GYX
Eyes on the sky. Voices on the air. Service on the ground.
Mission statement
The NWS Gray SKYWARN Amateur Radio Team exists to provide communication services for the collection of severe weather reports and dissemination of critical weather information in support of the National Weather Service and its mission to protect life and property by improving warning accuracy.
Who we are
We are the SKYWARN Amateur Radio Team serving the National Weather Service Gray, Maine (GYX) forecast area. Our members include SKYWARN spotters, ARES/RACES participants, and local club volunteers committed to coordinated weather intelligence and community support. Our callsign is WX1GYX, and our focus is Southern Maine and New Hampshire.
What we do
- Severe weather reporting: Collect and relay ground‑truth observations (hail, wind damage, flooding, snowfall) to NWS GYX via approved channels.
- Amateur radio nets: Activate coordinated SKYWARN nets during significant weather, maintaining resilient communications across the region.
- Training & outreach: Plan exercises, and workshops with local clubs and emergency partners.
- Preparedness support: Share weather safety guidance, activation status, and real‑time updates through accessible, branded dashboards.
- Post‑event documentation: Curate After Action Reports, photos, and summaries to improve team performance, readiness, and community awareness.
Our commitment
- Accuracy: Report only verified, location‑specific observations that aid public safety.
- Reliability: Keep communications clear, resilient, and available when it matters most.
- Accessibility: Provide information that is readable, inclusive, and easy to use for all community members.
- Collaboration: Strengthen ties with NWS, emergency services, and amateur radio clubs to serve the public.
- Respect: Honor the time, skills, and dedication of volunteers who make SKYWARN possible.
Contact
Have a question, want to get involved, or need to coordinate during an event? Reach out to the WX1GYX Team.
- Email: info@wx1gyx.net
- Club/partner inquiries: partners@wx1gyx.net
- Mailing address: National Weather Service—Gray, ME (GYX), 1 Weather Lane, Gray, ME 04039
Join and get trained
- Become a SKYWARN spotter: Take NWS spotter training and receive your spotter ID.
- Amateur radio operators: Check in with local nets and clubs in Southern Maine & New Hampshire.
- Stay updated: Follow our activation status and dashboards during impactful weather.