How to become a SKYWARN storm spotter
The National Weather Service Office in Tampa has opened registration for the next round SKYWARN storm spotter training.
This is a volunteer network of weather enthusiasts and community-oriented citizens who commit to taking a weather training course and then during times of weather, report to the NWS via the network.
“The program is open to all. This is basic training and focuses on weather safety and how to report to the National Weather Service in Ruskin,” Warning Coordination Meteorologist Dan Noah said.
No formal degree or college-level training in meteorology is required...