NWS Albuquerque works closely with county emergency managers and officials across the northern two-thirds of New Mexico to organize and schedule spotter training classes each year.  The training sessions are free and the public is invited. For a schedule of upcoming spotter classes, please check the table below.  Training sessions last about 2 hours and include the basics of thunderstorm development, severe thunderstorm structure, storm spotting techniques and procedures, as well as hazardous weather safety and preparedness.  NWS operations and procedures to include amateur radio nets are also discussed.  Each class is tailored to your local area.

For a preview of some of the material and a local spotter guide sheet, check our SKYWARN page under the header "Becoming a SKYWARN Spotter." 

Upcoming SKYWARN Spotter Training Sessions:

SW Quay County/House

Thursday, April 6, 2006

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Location: House School, 309 N. Apple St., House, NM

POC: Judy Morrow

 

Sandoval County/Bernalillo

Monday, June 19, 2006

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Location: Sandoval County Commission Chambers, 711 Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM

POC: Michael Scales, K5SCA

 

For additional information on training or local ARES coordinators that could assist you, please contact:

Keith Hayes, Warning Coordination Meteorologist keith.hayes@noaa.gov (505)244-9149

Kerry Jones, Sr. Forecaster kerry.jones@noaa.gov (505)243-0702