Skywarn Storm Spotter Classes

(ABC 6 News) – It’s that time of year again. We’re thinking about spring Severe Weather season and Skywarn Storm Spotter training classes. These classes are a way to train volunteers to spot severe thunderstorms and alert meteorologists and authorities with real-time reports and the dangers associated with thunderstorms when those storms are happening.

There are nine in-person classes in our area this Spring. Two classes will be held virtually. Here’s the class list below. They are all free and open to the public. Virtual classes require pre-registration. More details with each class can be found in the corresponding link.

National Weather Service – La Crosse

Rochester, MN – Wednesday, March 29th @ 6:30 PM – Empire Events Center
Charles City, IA – Tuesday, April 4th @ 6:30 PM – Zoetis Auditorium
Mabel, MN – Monday, April 10th @ 6:30 PM – Mabel City Hall
Cresco, IA – Tuesday, April 11th @ 6:30 PM – Howard County Fairgrounds
VIRTUAL CLASS – Wednesday, April 12th @ 6:30 PM – Registration link
Dodge Center, MN – Tuesday, April 18th @ 6:30 PM – Triton High School
VIRTUAL CLASS – Tuesday, April 25th @ 1:30 PM – Registration link

National Weather Service – Twin Cities

Kenyon, MN – Saturday, April 22nd @ 8 AM – 1st Lutheran Church
Albert Lea, MN – Tuesday, April 27th @ 6 PM – Location TBD

National Weather Service – Des Moines

Mason City, IA – Tuesday, April 4th @ 6:30 PM – Beem Center Forum