NWS Conducting Spotter Training Sessions

The National Weather Service personnel regularly conduct spotter training sessions....both at the Weather Service Forecast Office in Phoenix, & at remote locations from around the CWA. Severe weather spotter training for new & existing volunteer spotters will be conducted by the National Weather Service Phoenix Forecast Office at the times & locations shown below:

Location:
Casa Grande Fire Station #503
3305 North Piper Avenue
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(enter the Casa Grand Municipal Airport main entrance, then take an immediate right)

Date/Time: Saturday May 6, 1 - 3 PM MST

The training classes will prepare the SKYWARN volunteer spotter to identify the development stages of severe thunderstorms, as well as downbursts, desert flash flooding, & tornados. The observed information is relayed to the NWS via telephone or amateur radio. The NWS uses the information in severe weather warnings & statements, that ultimately save lives & protect property.

Adult SKYWARN volunteers are community spirited individuals, who understand that they play an essential role in providing storm information to the National Weather Service. Spotters are also hikers, sports and outdoor enthusiasts, & those who routinely work outdoors. Many volunteer spotters are amateur radio operators and participate in a special amateur radio network during severe weather.

If you have any questions, please contact either Steve Sipple at, 602-275-7002 ext 537, or David Runyan, 602-275-7002 ext. 223 at the NWS Phoenix Forecast Office. Please call during business hours only - 7 am to 3:30 pm M-F. They will be happy to answer them for you!