How do you become a NWS spotter?
How do you become a NWS spotter?
You must be at least 18 years old, be able to observe weather (though no instruments are required), and have access to a telephone or be an amateur radio operator so you can relay your reports. Note: You do not have to be an amateur radio operator to be a SKYWARN SPOTTER.
How do I become a registered storm spotter?
The primary way to become a certified SKYWARN™ storm spotter is to take the National Weather Service’s online SKYWARN™ Spotter Training offered on the COMET/MetEd website located here. An alternative method is by attending one of our on-site SKYWARN™ training sessions.
What is a spotter National Weather Service?
The National Weather Service needs volunteers to provide severe weather reports. Spotters relay their reports to the Weather Service as they see it. This information is used by forecasters to track storms and alert the public to dangerous weather situations.
How do I become a storm spotter in Wisconsin?
Anyone over the age of 15 years old can become a spotter. If you would like to become a severe weather spotter for northeast or north-central Wisconsin, you must either attend training presented by NWS Green Bay or take the three online courses in the “Training Online” section below.
What is a certified Skywarn spotter?
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.
Where can I find information about storm spotter training?
Some will be done online. Please see the following pages for updated information: Each year, local National Weather Service offices hold storm spotter training classes. They are free, open to the public, and run for about two hours.
What will be included in the spotter training sessions this year?
This year, due to the efforts to slow the rate of spread of COVID-19, ALL SPOTTER TRAINING SESSIONS WILL BE VIRTUAL. These courses will include information about the National Weather Service, tornadoes, thunderstorms, flash floods, dust storms, high winds and winter storms.
What is a severe weather spotter?
Severe Weather Spotters are a vital link in the timely and accurate flow of weather information into and out of weather forecast offices. Click here to learn more. Storm Spotter training is available to the public as conducted by the local NOAA/NWS Forecast Office on an annual scheduled basis.
Where can I find virtual spotter training in Iowa?
Lancaster High School, 806 E. Elm St. Iowa Valley Continuing Education, 3702 S. Center St. for virtual spotter training information. for virtual spotter training information. for virtual spotter training information. for virtual spotter training information. Fire Station, 121 E. Greene St.
