It’s that time of year for storms and here are the links to really good classes and they are free, the National Weather Service Storm Spotter classes.

National Weather Service Sky Warn / Storm Spotters classes.

The effects of severe weather are felt every year by many Americans. To obtain critical weather information, NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, established SKYWARN® with partner organizations. SKYWARN® is a volunteer program with between 350,000 and 400,000 trained severe weather spotters. These volunteers help keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service.

Who is Eligible?

NWS encourages anyone with an interest in public service and access to communication, such HAM radio, to join the SKYWARN® program. Volunteers include police and fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public utility workers and other concerned private citizens. Individuals affiliated with hospitals, schools, churches, nursing homes or who have a responsibility for protecting others are also encouraged to become a spotter.

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/skywarn/

Find a class in your area.

Classes are FREE & for ALL AGES!
All classes will run approximately 2 hours
No prior training is necessary & registration is only required if noted
NOTE: Classes may be canceled with short notice due to severe weather.

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/skywarn/skywarn.htm