[FARC] Skywarn Winter Weather Class

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Below is an  announcement from the Loudoun County (VA) Office of Emergency 
Management ....  The training center is a short distance off US 15 at 
Leesburg. Be aware of  the prerequisite of Skywarn Basics 1   Jim Ridgley  N3HTA  
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On Tuesday,  February 15, 2011, the Loudoun County Office of Emergency 
Management will host a  National Weather Service Skywarn Winter Storm course.  
This course starts  at 7:00 p.m. at the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue 
Training Center Auditorium  located at 16600 Courage Court, Leesburg, Virginia 
20175, and will run until  approximately 10:00 p.m. 
The  training provided in the Winter Storm class is a good overview of 
winter weather  threats presented in the Mid-Atlantic area.  It is intended for 
all  audiences, but Skywarn Basics I is a prerequisite for this  class. 
Topics  covered in the Winter Storm class include:  
    *   Winter  hazards in this region  
    *   Winter  preparation and safety  
    *   Winter  normals and extremes  
    *   What  makes winter storms  
    *   NWS  forecasts and products  
    *   Role of  Skywarn and reporting
The  Training Advisory is attached for your reference.  Please contact Rob  
Hiltner at 703-737-8706 or _Robert.Hiltner at loudoun.gov_ 
(mailto:Robert.Hiltner at loudoun.gov)  to  register. 
Thank you, 
Rob 
Rob Hiltner 
Training  and Exercise Specialist 
Loudoun  County Office of Emergency Management 
801  Sycolin Road SE, Suite 100 
Leesburg, Virginia  20175 
Office:   703-737-8706 
Cell:   240-674-1336