Storm spotter information for the National Weather Service Forecast Office

Winter Weather Brings Dangerous Travel Conditions Across the Northern U.S.

Heavy lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes through early Saturday. Snow squalls with heavy snow and gusty winds will create dangerous travel in the Interior Northeast due to low visibility and slippery roads. A major winter storm will bring moderate to heavy, accumulating snow and gusty winds from the eastern Plains to the western Great Lakes today through Saturday. Read More >

Severe Storm Spotter Training

January 20, 2025: Storm spotter classes have been scheduled for this upcoming season. Please check a list of classes below.

(YouTube Spotter Talk - 11 minutes)

The class provides a basic understanding of thunderstorm structure, spotting techniques, reporting criteria, safety information and procedures. The video shown above includes highlights of topics that will be covered in the presentations. There are also online spotter courses that are available from the link below as well as an online field guide and cloud chart that can be downloaded for free.

Additional classes may be added. Please check back for updates.

All classes last around 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Classes are free and open to the public.

Classes are appropriate for all ages. Ages 10 and up will likely get the most out of the training.

Pre-registration is NOT required unless specifically noted for a particular class.

Classes are scheduled in collaboration with county emergency management officials.

You may attend a class in any location, offered by any NWS office, regardless of where you live.

Winter Weather Brings Dangerous Travel Conditions Across the Northern U.S.

Storm spotter information for the National Weather Service Forecast Office - Omaha, NE

Severe Storm Spotter Training