Skywarn Spotter training

[Prerunner1982]

If anyone may be interested, Skywarn Spotter training classes have started.
Visit your local NWS office webpage for the schedule.
https://www.weather.gov/srh/nwsoffices?site=tae

If you can't find/make a local class there are webinars scheduled as well. Oddly many offices don't post them on their schedules so if you would like to sign up for one of the three webinars or the advanced webinar here you go.

Feb 12th - 6:30pm Central time: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4368775709035988738
Feb 25th - 6:30pm Central time: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3935122825483044354
Mar 12th - 6:30pm Central time: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2562732202902355970

Advanced Spotted training
Apr 2nd - 6:30pm Central time: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8334653677284599298

It's a good way to put your ham radio to work doing a public service and having a capable vehicle doesn't hurt either. Some of this could also be good info to know in case you are out in the back country and encounter storms, such as Where is the safest place to go/be in relation to a severe storm with a wall cloud? Is that a tornado or scud or a rain shaft?

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[Jrahn0822]

I know I plan on doing my spotter class this year. Luckily they do both classes together where I am at.

 

[WareWolf MoonWall]

I've taken the training before as part of my CERT efforts, but ended up not registering. This is really cool information to have for anyone, especially if you live somewhere with interesting things in the sky to observe.

I also grew up in Norman, OK and did some storm chasing elective stuff during my K-12 schooling so its a fun throwback for me!

Thanks for sharing with the community!