Additional Cherry County Storm Spotter Training - 2022

Hey Cherry County and Surrounding Areas - Additional Storm Spotter Training!!

No Specialized Experience is Needed - Everyone is Welcome!!

**Cherry County Storm Spotter Training:**
Monday, June 13, 2022 at 6 PM CDT - Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center - 214 US-20, Valentine, Nebraska

The National Weather Service (NWS) Office in North Platte is excited to announce one additional storm spotter training session for the 2022 spotter season. This FREE training session is being offered in collaboration with our friends at the Niobrara National Scenic River (National Park Service) and Cherry County Emergency Management. All interested spotters are welcome to attend. Topics that will be covered are:

Introductions from the National Park Service and the National Weather Service
2021 Severe Weather Season in Review
Basics of Thunderstorm and Tornado Development
Thunderstorm Modes and Hazards
Identifying Key Thunderstorm Features
How and What to Report
Awareness and Safety
Flooding
Additional Resources

Pre-registration is not necessary. If you have further questions, please contact the Warning Coordination Meteorologist Shawn Jacobs directly.

Photo Courtesy: Michael Charnick - Frontier County (May 2019)

Additional learning opportunities include:

Weather Spotter's Field Guide - large pdf file which may take a while to download
Skywatcher Cloud Chart
Skywarn Spotter Convective Basics Online Training Module
Role of the Skywarn Spotter Online Training Module