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    What is SkywarnTM?

      A program consisting of trained weather spotters who provide reports of severe and hazardous weather to local National Weather Service Offices.

    Why do we need SkywarnTM?

      SkywarnTM spotter reports provide vital "ground truth" to the NWS. The reports serve the NWS mission of protecting life and property in 3 ways:

      • Assist in present and future warning decisions
      • Confirm hazardous weather detected by NWS radar
      • Provide verification information which can be used for future research efforts.

    Who is SkywarnTM?

      Any adult (18 years or older) may become a spotter. Spotters generally have the following in common:

      • An interest in weather
      • An interest in serving the community

    How does one become a SkywarnTM spotter?

      Training is offered at least once a year in every county we serve. Local government organizations, such as law enforcement and fire/rescue, provide the backbone.