Local News

3-8-17 weather spotter training class

todayMarch 8, 2017

National Weather Service Milwaukee  2017 Severe Weather Safety & Spotter Training Class
Where:Thursday, March 23rd at 6:30pm City/County Building Legislative Chambers
160 S. Macy St, Fond du Lac
First Hour: Severe Weather Safety
Second Hour: Storm Spotter Training
 Tornado safety
 Wisconsin’s Tornado History
 How to get information quickly
 Damaging wind safety
 Flash Flood safety
 Lightning safety
 Hail safety
 Why does the NWS need spotters?
 What weather should be reported?
 When should you report?
 How should you report?
 Radar interpretation
 Storm features
 Storm spotting safety
Training will be led by a National Weather Service meteorologist and is free and open to the public. It is highly recommended for mem-bers of law enforcement, fire service, EMS, dispatchers and any other first responders and amateur radio operators. There is no obligation to become a storm spotter if you attend the second hour of training, so all are welcome to stay for both training sessions. Pre-registration is not required.  Sponsored in cooperation with Fond du Lac County Emergency Management

Written by: Radio Plus

Post comments (0)

Leave a reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *