The Daily News, Jacksonville NC

The Daily News, Jacksonville NC

"On the same wavelength
BY JANNETTE PIPPIN
DAILY NEWS STAFF

NEWPORT - When the National Weather Service opened its office in Newport 12 years ago, head meteorologist Tom Kriehn was quick to get to know the area's amateur radio operators.

Kriehn knew they would be a valuable asset in providing severe weather information from the field.
'They have a long history around the country of working with the National Weather Service,' he said."



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