Severe Thunderstorms in the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Northern Plains; Excessive Heat in the Central and Southern Plains

Scattered strong to severe storms will be possible across portions of the Middle Mississippi Valley as well as across the central Dakotas. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring flooding to the Mid-Mississippi, Tennessee and Ohio Valleys, and the northern Mid-Atlantic. Hot to excessively hot temperatures are expected over the central and southern Plains much of this week. Read More >

Advanced Spotter Training
and Severe Weather Seminar
April 20, 2024
Columbus, OH

The National Weather Service forecast office in Wilmington Ohio, in conjunction with the Central Ohio Severe Weather Network, will be hosting the 2024 Advanced spotter training and severe weather class in Columbus.

DATE:		Saturday, April 20
TIME:		9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
WHERE:		Bruce E. Siegel Center Mount Carmel Hospital 6001 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43213 (map link)
REGISTRATION:		Click Here to Register

During the event, join NWS meteorologists for a detailed look at storm spotting and severe weather operations. The event will cover an in-depth view of advanced storm spotting strategies, the science of using weather radar in warning operations, and a look back at the Super Outbreak of 1974.

NOTE: If this class reaches capacity, registration may need to be closed at a later date. If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration. If you are still looking to attend, please continue to check back, as additional spots may become available due to cancellations. Thanks for your understanding!

Is there a cost to attend?
This event is free!

Is the event open to the public?
Yes! Anyone interested in learning more about severe weather can attend.

Should I attend a basic spotter class before attending the advanced class?
While not required, we strongly encourage anyone planning to attend the advanced class to attend a basic class beforehand. There are several basic classes offered. See our Spotter Training Schedule for a list of available classes.

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