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 time & location shown below:

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.

If you have any questions, please contact either Steve at, 602-275-7002 ext 537, or David, 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.