Free Storm Spotter Classes Coming Up!

Have you ever wanted to learn more about severe weather? Here's your chance! A FREE severe weather spotter training class will be offered Thursday, March 7th at Highland Community College in Freeport. More information on this class can be found below. If you can't make this class, don't worry! NWS Chicago is offering more classes over the coming weeks. You can find their complete spotter training schedule here.

NWS Regional Weather Spotter Training Class

by Emergency Management Personnel on 1/22/2013

Thursday, March 7, 2013
Carroll, Jo Daviess and Stephenson County
The National Weather Service Quad Cities Office and Stephenson County Emergency Management Agency will be holding the 2013 Regional Weather Spotter Training Class on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Highland Community College in Freeport, IL.

When:
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Class 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Registration begins at 6:00 PM
Please arrive early to register before the class!

Where:
Highland Community College
Building H, Room 201
2998 West Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL 61032

Description:
This is the only class offered in this region. It lasts about 2 hours, is free, and open to the public. Spotter training classes cover severe weather hazards including thunderstorms and tornadoes. This includes the general structure and movement of severe thunderstorms, identification of important storm features, and safety concerns.

Weather Spotters are required to attend weather spotter training every two (2) years.

Hosted by:
Stephenson County Emergency Management Agency

Skynet Weather Spotters meetings will be held on March 9th and 16th. Skynet members may contact the EMA office to reserve one of the dates to attend.