[WIham] Fwd: SKYWARN: Storm Spotter Training Schedules

[Mark Thompson]

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From: Milw Area Skywarn Assoc <svoros at execpc.com>
Sent: Thu, February 17, 2011 2:23:16 PM
Subject: SKYWARN: Storm Spotter Training Schedules


2011 storm spotter training programs for most areas of Wisconsin will begin 
during the 
first or second weeks of March. These programs continue until about late April 
or early May.
Local schedules are on NWS websites and a state wide list is on this Milwaukee 
Skywarn 
page:  http://www.mke-skywarn.org/schedule.htm

Because Doppler radar is designed to look only into the heart of storm clouds it 
can not see
whats happening at ground level. But with the help of trained storm spotters, 
ground-truth
information now becomes available as they provide the National Weather Service 
with 

many additional sets of eyes and ears, thus improving the accuracy of weather 
warnings.

Unless indicated these programs are usually free and open to the public. You do 
not
have to be a spotter to attend, but everyone is encouraged to take the annual
refresher and learn about the latest changes. Most people can recognize a 
tornado, 

but can you recognize the cloud features that develop before the tornado?  

The (BASIC) programs last about 2 hours, usually include a short break period, 
and are
designed for the beginner. For those seeking higher levels of training there are 
also several
ADVANCED programs on the schedules.

Based upon "hits" to the Spotter Schedule page of our website, interest in 
spotter training 

is running much higher then last year. Come early for a good seat and bring a 
pen and pad 

for note taking.


Regards,

Skip Voros 
Executive Director
Milwaukee Skywarn
Nonprofit & Tax Exempt
www.mke-skywarn.org
414-475-6200
WD9HAS