In cooperation with the National Weather Service, Springfield, MO office, Jasper County ARES provides emergency communication to Skywarn® spotters in the form of emergency radio networks during severe weather.
From the NWS Skywarn® page:
The National Weather Service works with ARRL Section Amateur Radio Emergency Service volunteers at the local level to establish Skywarn® radio networks, and/or other specialized weather emergency alert and relief systems. These local Skywarn® radio organizations act as communicators and spotters when severe weather and other disasters strike. The working partnership between NWS and ARRL is formally documented through a Memorandum of Understanding. NWS Warning Coordination Meteorologists are responsible for maintaining this working partnership with the local ARRL Skywarn® volunteers.
More information can be found by navigating to the following pages: Procedures, Resources, and Members.