The Valet Crew is people all over the country reporting real conditions from where they actually are. Radar guesses. You know.
Radar sees a signature seven thousand feet up and infers what is happening underneath it. That inference is usually close and sometimes badly wrong.
One person standing in it beats a model every single time. That is the whole idea. Our Meteorologists use Crew reports while they are writing to paying subscribers, which means what you saw in your driveway can change what somebody a county over gets told.
Tell us where you are and what you are willing to watch for. You are in as soon as you hit the button.
Do I need equipment?
No. Your eyes and your phone. A rain gauge is a bonus, not a requirement.
Do I need to be a
spotter?
No. Trained spotters are welcome and so is anyone who pays attention. If you
are trained, tell us when you sign up.
Am I on the hook during
storms?
Never. Report if you are safe and want to. Take shelter first, always. Nothing
you report to us is worth standing outside for.
Will you try to sell me
something?
No. Crew is free and stays free. If you want a paid product you will have to
go find it yourself.