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NWS Spotter Training Session
The opportunity to become a weather spotter is coming April 17!
April 17, 2019 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
http://www.skywarn.org/
https://www.idahofallsmagazine.com/Event/2019-04-17-nws-spotter-training-session-
What: An informative session about weather spotting which includes the proper training needed to become an official NWS spotter.
Cost: Free
When: April 17, 2019 6:30-8 pm
Where: Law Enforcement building- Idaho Falls 605 N Capitol Ave
Who: Mr. John Keyes Pocatello National Weather Service- Meteorologist

Across eastern Idaho, over 850 volunteer weather spotters and cooperative observers have provided valuable weather reports which are fundamental in helping the NWS to protect life and property. Forecasts are often based on observer data, and warnings for severe weather have been issued based on timely, reliable information received from our trained volunteer spotters.

Everyone is invited to this training session. If you are a current weather spotter, firefighter, law enforcement specialist, land management employee, emergency services technician, transportation operator, outdoor recreationalist, or just purely a weather enthusiast, this training workshop is for you.

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