Good to know these folks are out there as tornado season approaches. Not that I have to worry about that living in San Diego, but I lived in Tornado Alley for many years. I attended a Skywarn training class while a student at the U. of Kanas, but didn't have the time or money to get the ham license.
Getting a license is very easy these days, especially since the morse code requirements have all been dropped. A basic handheld radio can get you on the air for local contacts for about $150.