Reminder: Storm Spotter Training Classes to Start Soon

With temperatures in the teens, it's hard to switch our mind to severe weather season.  But it will be here before we know it.

If you're interested in learning more about how to become a trained National Weather Service storm spotter, classes are just right around the corner.

The first class for Northern Illinois kicks of Thursday, February 11th, at the DeKalb Police Department in DeKalb County.  This one you do have to RSVP for.  When thinking about attending a storm spotting class, you want to try to attend one that's either taking place in your county or is closest to you.

The next spotter class following Thursday is March 1st in Winnebago County.  For a complete list of classes in all surrounding counties, click on the following links below:

Counties: Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Ogle, Lee & DeKalb
http://www.weather.gov/lot/spotter_talk

Counties: Stephenson, Jo Daviess, Carroll & Whiteside
http://www.weather.gov/dvn/spotters#schedule

Counties: Green, Rock & Walworth (Southern Wisconsin)
http://www.weather.gov/mkx/spotter-schedule