Skywarn Spotter training classes have been scheduled for Southeast Michigan for the Spring of 2026. NWS Detroit will conduct a number of in-person training classes. Details of the in-person training classes can be viewed below.
Virtual Spotter training classes will also be held across the Great Lakes region. Virtual training sessions are being held via GoToWebinar and registration links will be available soon.
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| Last year's severe weather season. | All classes last about 75 to 90 minutes. |
| Situational Awareness Tools & NWS Products | They are free and open to the public. |
| How you can stay safe when hazardous weather threatens. | Must be age 13 or older to report. However, classes are appropriate for all ages. Ages 10 and up will likely get the most out of the training. |
| Identification of important storm features. | Pre-registration MAY BE required. Please check with hosting County Emergency Manager. |
| How you can send storm reports to the NWS. | In the event of a widespread severe weather threat for Southeast Michigan on the day of a class, the class will be cancelled. |
If you cannot make one of the Skywarn classes this year, there is an online version of Skywarn Training available via the COMET MetEd website. The course consists of two sections, each taking about one hour to complete: "Role of the Skywarn Spotter" and "Skywarn Spotter Convective Basics". You must register for an account with MetEd first, which can be done here. Once you have an account, the training is accessible here.
| County | Address | Date/Time | Venue, Registration, and Parking Details |
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| Midland | 2727 Rodd St Midland, MI 48640 |
3/5/2026 6:00 PM EST |
Midland Law Enforement Center - Main Conference Room |
| Livingston | 3666 M-36 Pinckney, MI 48169 |
3/12/2026 7:00 PM EDT |
Hamburg Township Fire Station #11 |
| Washtenaw | 601 W Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48103 |
3/14/2026 10:00 AM EDT |
Pioneer High School |
| Oakland | 29995 W 12 Mile Rd Farmington Hills, MI 48334 |
3/18/2026 7:00 PM EDT |
The Hawk Community Center - Room 391 Enter at the traffic signal on 12 Mile Rd, make an immediate right turn and park in the upper (western) parking lot. Take the pedestrian bridge to the entrance, enter, go right, then left in the hallways following the signs. |
| Monroe | 8575 Jackman Rd Temperance, MI 48182 |
3/25/2026 6:00 PM EDT |
Bedford Branch Library |
| Oakland | 300 E 9 Mile Rd Ferndale, MI 48220 |
3/31/2026 7:00 PM EDT |
Ferndale City Hall - City Council Chambers Large parking lot is adjacent to City Hall and parking rates are $1.35/hour. |
| Saginaw | 355 N Miller Rd Saginaw, MI 48609 |
4/2/2026 7:00 PM EDT |
Thomas Township Fire Station #1 Parking and entrance are on the west side of the building. |
| Tuscola | 171 N State St Caro, MI 48723 |
4/8/2026 7:00 PM EDT |
Tuscola County Emergency Management Building Entrance is on the backside of the building. Numerous options for parking in nearby parking lots. |
| Genesee | 1401 E Court St Flint, MI 48503 |
4/14/2026 6:00 PM EDT |
Mott Community College - Regional Training Center (RTC) Auditorium |
| Oakland | 4850 John R Rd Troy, MI 48085 |
4/16/2026 6:00 PM EDT |
Troy Police and Fire Training Center - Classrooms B and C Park on south side of building and enter through main entrance. |
| Wayne | 5201 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202 |
4/18/2026 1:00 PM EDT |
Detroit Public Library Main Branch - Galleria Parking is free in the lot on the south side of the library off Putnam Street. |
| Macomb | 44001 Garfield Rd Clinton Twp, MI 48038 |
4/25/2026 10:00 AM EDT |
Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD) - Room 100 A/B/C |
| St. Clair | 200 Grand River Ave Port Huron, MI 48060 |
4/28/2026 7:00 PM EDT |
St. Clair County Administrative Building - Don Dodge Auditorium |
| Oakland | 2805 Hiller Rd West Bloomfield Twp, MI 48324 |
4/30/2026 6:00 PM EDT |
Marshbank Park Lodge |
| Lenawee | 110 S Madison St Adrian, MI 49221 |
5/7/2026 6:00 PM EDT |
Adrian College - Knight Auditorium in Valade Hall |
| Wayne | 7981 Belleville Rd Van Buren Twp, MI 48111 |
5/12/2026 6:30 PM EDT |
Van Buren Township Fire Station #2 |
Visit our preparedness page for additional information.
Winter Spotter training classes have been scheduled for Southeast Michigan for the fall of 2025. NWS Detroit will conduct 1 virtual training class. Virtual classes will be held via GoTo webinar with the links listed below.
Topics for the winter training classes include:
NWS Detroit Virtual Talk Information
NWS Detroit In-Person Classes
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