305:(1995), and he collaboratively developed the concept of the "integrated warning system". He was influential in developing new spotter training materials in the 1970s that were used nationally and he continued to refine training materials and techniques throughout his career. Moller intensively trained spotters in his NWS office area of responsibility in North Texas as well as around the country by way of frequent speaking engagements. Himself an
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training publications. A storm spotter is a volunteer who watches nearby storms, most often from a vehicle, and reports what they see to the
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of Dallas. "StormWatch" was conceived when Moller approached Lisius and expressed his desire to offer a video that could update the earlier "Tornadoes - A Spotter's Guide."
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