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Home > About Us

About Us

SkyWarn UK

Since July 2009 SkyWarn UK has been watching and warning for severe weather.

Beginning as a small organisation primarily focused on severe convective weather, it has expanded to become one of the largest organisations of its kind in the UK, made up of a number of trained severe weather spotters and supporting members.

SkyWarn UK now issues watches and warnings for severe weather events such as severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, disruptive snowfall, and flooding rains. These alerts are prepared and published by our dedicated Forecast Team providing 24/7 coverage 365 days per year.

The SkyWarn UK website now provides a range of weather data, including GFS and RASP plotting, satellite and radar imagery, and synoptic analysis.

Our Responsibilities

• Weather observation - observation and documentation of severe weather
• Weather alerts - preperation and issuance of weather alerts for specific severe weather events
• Event analysis - analysis and investigation of certain severe weather events

Our Objectives

• Expansion of the existing weather observation network in the UK
• Continuous development and improvement of our own warning and reporting system
• Cooperation with media, meteorological services, and emergency services

What SkyWarn UK Does

• Detailed severe weather alerts
• Real-time severe weather alerts and reporting
• Video and photgraphic documentation of severe weather events
• Detailed reports on specific weather events
• Provides basic severe weather training and safety
• Public platform for reporting a range of severe weather events
• Issuance of real-time text alerts
• Weather safety and preparedness guidance

Join Us?

Interested in becoming a part of SkyWarn UK? Find out more!

You can also view where some of our spotters are located by visiting our Spotters Map.

Our Staff

Richard Byett
Head of SkyWarn UK

Richard is the founder of SkyWarn UK and currently serves as the head of the organisation. He is also responsible for the design and upkeep of the SkyWarn UK website.

Sean Benneyworth
Deputy Head of SkyWarn UK

A keen aviator, Sean helps with the running and direction of SkyWarn UK. Sean has been with SkyWarn UK since launch, and in previous roles was responsible for preperation and issuance of forecasts.

Chris Sargent
Media & PR

Chris is responsible for media and PR. His role includes supply and promotion of information to media outlets, and he also prepares and distributes the SkyWarn UK Conference DVD's.

Glyn Jones
Lead Forecaster

Glyn oversees the issuance of alerts issued by SkyWarn UK. He assists in the upkeep of the website, and works closely with the other members of the forecast team to ensure round-the-clock coverage.