Remember to take a Skywarn class today!

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Skywarn Spotter training classes are in full swing around the country and they are looking for you!  Skywarn storm spotters are the eyes of the National Weather Service when dangerous weather moves in to our area.  Even if you don't want be out spotting storms being a spotter can be critical as the NWS wants all types of reports including hail size and wind damage.  Reports can be relayed through several different types of media including amateur radio for time sensitive information and online submission for non-critical information.  If  nothing else it is a great educational experience that doesn't cost anything (in most cases).  The dedicated volunteers of Skywarn have years of service and can be a great resource for severe weather questions and answers.  For more information about Skywarn and how you can become a certified spotter visit your local NWS office website or the National Skywarn website at Skywarn.org  The weather for the US will be very seasonal with the exception of a system coming ashore in the Pacific Northwest and some areas of heavy snow in Nebraska.  Stay tuned for updates on the now 9.0 Earthquake/Tsunami disaster.  Have a great afternoon!