GRR Spotter Talk Schedule

Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. Rounds of heavy rainfall may cause impactful flash flooding in parts of southern Kansas and Missouri. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, and dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Dangerous heat will build across the southern U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

Virtual Spotter Training Sessions Are Now Available!

Virtual Weather Spotter Training sessions are being offered across the Great Lakes. Visit the Virtual Spotter Training Registration Page for dates and times.

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

Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.

NWS Grand Rapids Weather Spotter Training

In-Person Spotter Training Sessions for Spring 2026 Have Been Completed.

Virtual Spotter Training Sessions Are Now Available!