3/17/22 - Weather Spotter Training Is Begin Offered

SKYWARN training is offering four sessions during the next week, for those interested in becoming a weather spotter.

2022 Ottawa/Kent County SKYWARN trainings will be held virtually this year.

Four trainings are being offered by the Grand Rapids National Weather Service this spring:

• 7-8pm - Thursday, March 17 - All of Southwest and South-Central Lower Michigan
• 7-8pm - Friday, March 18 - Grand Rapids/Holland Area
• 7-8pm - Tuesday, March 29 - Battle Creek/Kalamazoo Area
• 7-8pm - Wednesday, March 30 - Lansing/Jackson Area

The trainings are virtual, making it easier than ever to become a weather spotter. Attendance is free but registration is required. Register online. 

Recommended for ages 14 and older. Training IS NOT community specific however, there will be a historical weather emphasis on the area specified in the schedule. Please attend any session that fits in your schedule.

Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week will be held March 20-26, 2022. 

Severe Weather Awareness Week is a good time to determine; Do you have a plan? Where will you go? What will you do? Do you know the alert systems in your area? How will you communicate?

For more information go to https://www.michigan.gov/miready/0,8237,7-375-89492_98225---,00.html