GRR Spotter Talk Schedule

Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

In-Person Spotter Training Sessions for Spring 2025 Have Been Completed

While the in-person spotter training sessions in West Michigan have been completed for Spring 2025, you can still utilize the online courses below.

Online, self-paced training can be obtained by taking an online spotter course through the MetEd program. Once you have created a General Users account you can search the catalog for the Skywarn Spotter Convective Basics course. You can also learn more about meteorology and our atmosphere at JetStream - An Online School for Weather.

Once you have completed training (in-person or online), 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?

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

Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

GRR Spotter Talk Schedule

NWS Grand Rapids Weather Spotter Training

In-Person Spotter Training Sessions for Spring 2025 Have Been Completed