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SKYWARN storm spotter training

Learn to spot tornadoes and severe storms from the National Weather Service. Free class, about 2 hours.

What it costs you:

  • Nothing at all

No email, no app, no card.

VERIFIED · CHECKED AT THE SOURCE · OCT 23 2026

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Who qualifies
Anyone interested, especially emergency and public safety folks
How to get it
Find a class in your area
Where it works
US
When
No end date stated
Fine print
Trained spotters report storms to NWS.
Official source
weather.gov

Free, every Friday

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