Colorado Severe Weather Network

10/09/2026

**THE HURRICANE WATCH NET IS NOW ACTIVE**

The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) is now active in support of areas affected by **Hurricane Isaias**.

HWN is operating on **14.325 MHz** on 20 meters, with operations on **7.268 MHz** on 40 meters as propagation and operational needs require.

Our trained Net Control Stations are standing by to receive and relay ground-truth weather observations and other reports directly to the forecasters at the National Hurricane Center. We are also prepared to handle emergency and priority traffic, as well as outgoing Health and Welfare traffic from the affected area.

For weather reports, please provide measured data whenever available; estimates are also helpful. We collect and forward:

• Your name and exact location—city, county/parish, and state
• The time of the observation
• Sustained wind speed, gusts, and wind direction
• Barometric pressure, if available
• Rainfall totals, flooding, or storm-surge conditions
• Tornadoes or other significant weather
• Damage that affects public safety, communications, or access

Please provide only information you have personally observed. **Do not put yourself in danger to obtain a report.**

For more information about the Hurricane Watch Net, please visit our website at www.hwn.org.

**People Helping People – Helping Save Lives**

73 & God Bless
Hurricane Watch Net
www.hwn.org

10/09/2026

Net Activation Announcement

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT (1600 UTC)

Activation Time: Friday, October 9, 2026, at 8:30 AM EDT (1230 UTC)

Due to poor 20-meter propagation in recent days, and solar flares this morning, HWN plans to operate on both 20 and 40 meters.

Operating Frequencies

20 Meters — 14.325 MHz USB
Operations will begin at 8:30 AM EDT (1230 UTC) Friday and continue on this frequency as long as propagation permits. If continued operations are needed, HWN will resume on 20 meters at 8:00 AM EDT Saturday.

40 Meters — 7.268 MHz LSB
Operations will begin at 8:30 AM EDT (1230 UTC) Friday. HWN normally concludes 40-meter operations at 7:00 AM ET to accommodate the Waterway Net. Once that net has concluded, and if continued operations are necessary, HWN will resume 40-meter operations Saturday morning.

During activations, HWN collects and relays measured or estimated weather information directly to forecasters at the National Hurricane Center. Requested reports include:
• Maximum sustained winds and gusts
• Wind direction
• Barometric pressure
• Rainfall amounts and duration
• Storm surge
• Damage assessments
• Other significant information that helps forecasters understand conditions on the ground

As a reminder, please do not focus only on the hurricane’s category. Know your flood risk, never drive through flooded roads, and be prepared for tornado warnings.

HWN also handles Health and Welfare traffic and provides backup communications for Emergency Operations Centers, Red Cross shelters, and other agencies, including critical damage-assessment information as requested.

Other Nets Operating
WX4NHC — National Hurricane Center Amateur Radio Station
14.325 MHz and 7.268 MHz
Website: http://wx4nhc.org/

VoIP Hurricane Net
IRLP Node 9219 / EchoLink WX-TALK Conference Node 7203
Website: http://www.voipwx.net/
Additional VoIP access:
• AllStar: 28848
• EchoLink: KC5FM-R
• Hams Over IP: 15154
• Amateur Wire: 30415154
• NZSIP: 57715154
• Mesh Phone: 5728803
• DMR TGIF: 31207
• Fusion: 31027
• APRS: KC5FM-9

Updates or changes to these operational plans will be posted at https://www.hwn.org and through HWN social-media channels, including Facebook and X.

A special thank-you to the amateur radio community and to the Nets helping keep 14.325 MHz and 7.268 MHz clear. Your cooperation is vital as we serve those in harm’s way.

Kind Regards & God Bless,
Bobby Graves
KB5HAV
Net Manager
Hurricane Watch Net

04/17/2026

NWS Grand Junction Region:
There's a Freeze Warning that'll be in affect for parts of the NWS Grand Junction region in Colorado & Utah from 10 pm this evening (April 17th) until 8 am tomorrow morning.If not drained or protected, damage to above ground irrigation lines will be likely. A hard freeze could kill sensitive vegetation and damage fruit trees.

-Abraham (WX0ABE)

04/17/2026

NWS Boulder Region:
There's a Freeze Warning that'll be in affect for all of northeastern/eastern Colorado from 8 pm this evening (April 17th) until 8 am tomorrow morning.If not drained or protected, damage to above ground irrigation lines will be likely. A hard freeze could kill sensitive vegetation and damage fruit trees. In addition there is a Winter Weather Advisory for the Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, Indian Peaks, the southern Front Range Foothills, Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park, & the Medicine Bow Range. Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 & 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. In affect until 5 pm this evening. Roads will become slippery in spots, especially through mountain passes. Use caution when traveling. The hazardous conditions will impact this mornings commute.

-Abraham (WX0ABE)

04/17/2026

NWS Goodland Region:
There's a Freeze Warning that'll be in affect for all of the region in Colorado, Kansas, & Nebraska from 8 pm this evening (April 17th) until 8 am tomorrow morning.If not drained or protected, damage to above ground irrigation lines will be likely. A hard freeze could kill sensitive vegetation and damage fruit trees.

-Abraham (WX0ABE)

04/17/2026

NWS Pueblo Region:
There's a Freeze Warning that'll be in affect for all of southeastern/eastern Colorado from 8 pm this evening (April 17th) until 8 am tomorrow morning.If not drained or protected, damage to above ground irrigation lines will be likely. A hard freeze could kill sensitive vegetation and damage fruit trees. In addition there is a Red Flag Warning for the San Luis Valley until 6 pm this evening. Westerly/northwesterly winds of 15 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Relative humidity as low as 12%. Avoid outdoor burning or any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

-Abraham (WX0ABE)

04/17/2026

NWS Cheyenne Region:
There is a Winter Weather Advisory for Portions of Carbon & Albany County in south central Wyoming & the north Laramie Range. Until 3 pm this afternoon (April 17th). Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.Outdoor recreation could become dangerous to those caught unprepared for hazardous winter conditions. Hunters, hikers, and snowmobilers may become disoriented and lost due to low visibility in falling and blowing snow.

-Abraham (WX0ABE)

04/08/2026

There's a marginal risk for severe weather in central Kansas today. This includes a 5% hail risk & a 5% severe wind risk. Most likely chance for severe weather will between in the late afternoon into evening hours (6 pm until 9 pm). I wouldn't expect too much but I'd still stay weather aware.

-Abraham (WX0ABE)

04/08/2026

Don't forget to join us for our Colorado Severe Weather/Outlook Net today at 1 pm MT on any SkyhubLink repeater.

You can connect to the Weather Outlook Net via hotspot at AllStar 46079, YSF 92722, BM/DMR 310847, Wires-X 09799. EchoLink is 985839. To merely listen to the outlook on any device, go to https://hose.brandmeister.network/?subscribe=310847.

BrandMeister Hoseline

04/03/2026

NWS Goodland Region:
There is a Red Flag Warning for all eastern Colorado today (April 3rd) until 7 pm MST (8 pm CST). Northwesterly winds of 15 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Relative humidity as low as 10%. Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

-Abraham (WX0ABE)