Spotter Training Opportunities

Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Thunderstorms through the Weekend

Dry and windy conditions, and some dry thunderstorms and lightning, may support hazardous fire activity in the northern Plains, high southern Plains and the Southwest this weekend. An active severe weather pattern is forecast for portions of the central and southern High Plains into the Upper Midwest through early the part of next week. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Skywarn® Spotter Training
Spring 2026 In-Person Training Sessions Registration Is Completed

General Information - Logistics, notifications, etc.

Equipment Requirements - Please review this before you attend/register

Click HERE to Pre-Register. This allows us to ensure enough room for everyone and the ability to notify of any changes.

Date	Time	Location (Click for Map)
IN PERSON
		None Scheduled
VIRTUAL (Registration Required)
Some virtual options continue at a number of other NWS offices. See the available virtual training options at this link. At the the top of the page, select, "virtual" for the format. Then, scroll down past the map to see the virtual training options and a link to sign up.

Date

Time

Location (Click for Map)

IN PERSON

None Scheduled

VIRTUAL (Registration Required)

Some virtual options continue at a number of other NWS offices. See the available virtual training options at this link.

At the the top of the page, select, "virtual" for the format. Then, scroll down past the map to see the virtual training options and a link to sign up.

You only need to attend ONE session.

Training is free to attend

Registration is required for virtual sessions and strongly recommended for in person sessions as limited seating is available

Program lasts approximately 2 hours - we will take a brief stretch break

The training IS NOT county specific

Recommended age is 14 and older

Computer with Internet Access

Active Email Address

Audio Capability (Must have speakers, microphone is optional)

Phone access is available if speakers/microphone do not work on your computer

Software installation (GoToWebinar)

Specific System Requirements (From GoToWebinar Webpage)

Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Thunderstorms through the Weekend

Spotter Training Opportunities

Skywarn® Spotter Training Spring 2026 In-Person Training Sessions Registration Is Completed

Skywarn® Spotter Training
Spring 2026 In-Person Training Sessions Registration Is Completed