Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorm Threats for the Plains and Southeast

A frontal boundary extending from the western High Plains to the Southeast will focus additional showers and thunderstorms this weekend. Some of these storms may become severe, alongside frequent lightning, and isolated instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile dry conditions will continue for the Great Basin where fire weather concerns linger. For the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, seasonable weather. Read More >

2025 Storm Spotter Class Schedule

SKYWARN™ Storm Spotters are one of the greatest resources for the National Weather Service during severe weather. Our radar and satellite technology continues to improve; however, these instruments only tell us part of the story. Your reports complete the picture that our weather instruments are showing us. Without reports from our storm spotters, our mission to protect lives and property would be hindered. All classes will start at 6:30 PM local time and last up to an hour and a half.

We are planning to host a virtual spotter class mid April. Details will be shared when the class is scheduled.

Presentation will include:

Weather highlights from the past year
New storm structure pictures and videos
What are landspouts
Tornado or not?
Interesting features and pictures
Choose-your-adventure storm chase

Check out the calendar below for the date and location of a spotter talk near you! Have questions about the classes? Contact us on Facebook or Twitter, or give us a call at 785-899-7119.

The calendar is in MT, but all classes start at 6:30 PM Local Time.

Click the county name for location information.

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