MICHIGAN (WHTC-AM/FM) — If you’re a cloud watcher, you may want to get in on this free spotter-training class from the National Weather Service. These classes are offered each spring, to help people recognize and report severe weather conditions.
Those who successfully complete training qualify to apply to their nearest Emergency Management office to get involved with their spotter program.
For those unable to attend a class, there’s an online MetEd course through the COMET Program. Learn more about meteorology and the Earth’s atmosphere at JetStream – An Online School for Weather.
In-person spotter class schedule:
Tuesday, March 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m.Grandville Middle School, 3535 Wilson Ave., Grandville, MIRegistration required: http://bit.ly/skywarn2019 via Kent and Ottawa County Emergency Management
Thursday, March 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Portage City Hall, 7900 S. Westnedge Ave., Portage.No registration, via Kalamazoo Emergency Management
Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. to noonLuella Collins Community Center, 415 126th Ave., ShelbyvilleNo registration, via Barry and Allegan County Emergency Management
Saturday, March 16, 2-4 p.m.South Haven High School Interactive Learning Center, 600 Elkenburg St., South HavenNo registration, via Van Buren County Emergency Management
Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-noonBuilding Location To Be DeterminedNo registration, via Ingham County Emergency Management
Saturday, April 13, 2-4 p.m.Alma Collage – Swanson Academic Center Room 113, 614 W Superior St., AlmaNo registration, via Gratiot County Emergency Management
For other locations and dates, visit weather.gov/grr/spottertraining
