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Showers and Storms Tonight; Occasional Storms Through Monday

Showers will develop this evening, with a few storms possible overnight. The showers and storms will mostly end by mid-morning on Saturday, before redeveloping Saturday evening. Additional showers and storms are possible Sunday. There will be plenty of dry periods, so the weekend will not be a washout. It will remain warm all weekend. Read More >

NWS Grand Rapids Weather Spotter Training Schedule

 

Here are the upcoming spotter training sessions for Spring 2024. Check back often as more sessions may be added in the near future. Spotter training is recommended for ages 14 and older.

 

Session Date Session Time Location Registration
Saturday, April 27 10 am EDT Room 1300 Stevenson Center - Muskegon Community College
221 S. Quarterline Road
Muskegon, MI 49442
No Registration Needed
Saturday, April 27 2 pm EDT West Shore Community College - North Lounge
3000 N Stiles Road
Scottville, MI 49454 
Email to register: emergencymanagement@masoncounty.net

 

Online, self-paced training can be obtained by taking this online MetEd course through the COMET Program. You can also learn more about meteorology and our atmosphere at JetStream - An Online School for Weather. Once you have completed training, contact the Emergency Management office in your city/county to find out what you can do to become involved with their spotter program.

 

Looking for courses held in nearby regions of Michigan?

Northern Lower Michigan (NWS Gaylord)

Southwest Michigan/Michiana (NWS Northern Indiana)

Southeast Michigan (NWS Detroit)

 

Please e-mail us with any questions: nws.grandrapids@noaa.gov