Storm spotter information for the National Weather Service Forecast Office

Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

Severe Storm Spotter Training

January 20, 2025: Storm spotter classes have been scheduled for this upcoming season. Please check a list of classes below.

(YouTube Spotter Talk - 11 minutes)

The class provides a basic understanding of thunderstorm structure, spotting techniques, reporting criteria, safety information and procedures. The video shown above includes highlights of topics that will be covered in the presentations. There are also online spotter courses that are available from the link below as well as an online field guide and cloud chart that can be downloaded for free.

Additional classes may be added. Please check back for updates.

All classes last around 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Classes are free and open to the public.

Classes are appropriate for all ages. Ages 10 and up will likely get the most out of the training.

Pre-registration is NOT required unless specifically noted for a particular class.

Classes are scheduled in collaboration with county emergency management officials.

You may attend a class in any location, offered by any NWS office, regardless of where you live.

Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Storm spotter information for the National Weather Service Forecast Office - Omaha, NE

Severe Storm Spotter Training