Advanced Spotter Training

Advanced Spotter Training
and Severe Weather Seminar
~~March 14, 2020~~ POSTPONED!
Dayton, OH

The Advanced Spotter Training is being postponed in coordination with
other efforts to mitigate potential negative impacts of COVID-19. The
training will be rescheduled at a later time.

The National Weather Service forecast office in Wilmington Ohio, in conjunction with Dayton Skywarn, will be hosting the 2020 Basic and Advanced spotter training classes in Dayton.

WHEN:		~~Saturday, March 14~~ POSTPONED!
BASIC CLASS:		~~9:00 AM - 12:00 PM~~ POSTPONED!
ADVANCED CLASS:		~~1:30 PM - 5:00 PM~~ POSTPONED!
WHERE:		University of Dayton Kennedy Student Union Ballroom 300 College Park Dayton, Ohio 45469

During the event, join NWS meteorologists for a detailed look at storm spotting and severe weather operations. The event will cover an in-depth look at advanced storm spotting strategies, the science of using weather radar in warning operations, and a special presentation on the Memorial Day 2019 tornado outbreak.

Location Information:

The Kennedy Student Union Ballroom is located on the 2nd floor of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Union.

Free parking is available in Lot B off of Stewart Street, or Lot C off of Founders Lane / Evanston Ave. Click the image to the right for a full-size map of parking locations.

Since we are expecting a large attendance, please allow yourself extra time to find parking and walk to the Kennedy Union for the class.

Morning Session Agenda:

Introduction from Dayton Skywarn
Basic Spotter Training from NWS Wilmington OH
Local TV Meteorologist Presentation and Q&A

Afternoon Session Agenda:

Introduction and Basic Class Review
Mesoscale Analysis
Radar Technology
Advanced Storm Spotting
Special Presentation: The 2019 Memorial Day Tornado Outbreak

Is there a cost to attend?
This event is free!

Is the event open to the public?
Yes! Anyone interested in learning more about severe weather can attend.

Should I attend a basic spotter class before attending the advanced class?
While not required, we strongly encourage anyone planning to attend the advanced class to attend a basic class beforehand. The basic class the morning before the advanced class is one option, but there are several other basic classes offered. See our Spotter Training Schedule for a list of available classes.