Skywarn Spotter training resumes this fall. The following spotter training announcements are available at this time.
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Pierce County - Tacoma Nov 30
- Grays Harbor County - Montesano Dec 7
- Island County - coupeville Dec 9
- Lewis County - To Be Announced
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King County - Redmond - Mar 21
During the training, topics include general information about the National Weather Service, NOAA weather radio and recent
improvements, criteria for spotter calls, and critical winter storm information such as high winds, flooding and high surf.
National Weather Service Mission: "The
National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather,
hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for
the United States, its territories, adjacent waters
and ocean areas, for the protection of life and
property and the enhancement of the national economy.
NWS data and products form a national information
database and infrastructure which can be used by
other governmental agencies, the private sector,
the public, and the global community."