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2008 Skywarn™ Spotter Training Schedule
The National Weather Service
relies on trained volunteers to supplement doppler radar information on
severe storms and tornadoes. These dedicated individuals volunteer
their time to learn about and detect severe weather. Their valuable
cooperation is important in the warning process. Weather reports from
trained spotters are used along with doppler radar data to issue warnings of
tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flash floods.
Spotter Training Classes will cover topics
discussing Severe Thunderstorms that produce damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes and flash floods.
Severe Weather and Lightning Safety will also be discussed. |
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Is your group or community interested in hosting a Spotter Training Session in 2008?
If so, Click Here to E-mail The Webmaster.
The following is a list of currently scheduled spotter training. Stay tuned to this website as additional training
for other communities will be scheduled.
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
OTHER INFORMATION |
Wednesday
March 26 |
7:00-9:00 PM |
Harlowton, MT
Wheatland County Ambulance Barn |
**COMPLETED** |
Thursday
April 3 |
7:00-9:00 PM |
Big Timber, MT
High School - Math B Room |
**COMPLETED** |
Wednesday
April 9 |
6:00-8:00 PM |
Sheridan, WY
County Courthouse - Meeting Room |
**COMPLETED** |
Tuesday
April 15 |
7:00-9:00 PM |
Billings, MT
National Weather Service |
**COMPLETED** |
Monday
April 21 |
7:30-9:30 PM |
Billings, MT
North Park Recreation Center |
**COMPLETED** |
Thursday
May 1 |
6:00-8:00 PM |
Forsyth, MT
DES Office - 1165 Front Street |
**COMPLETED** |
Tuesday
May 6 |
6:00-8:00 PM |
Broadus, MT
Courthouse Extension Office |
**COMPLETED** |
Monday
May 12 |
6:00-8:00 PM |
Baker, MT
Senior Citizens Center |
**COMPLETED** |
Wednesday
May 14 |
6:00-8:00 PM |
Miles City, MT
Miles Community College - Room 106 |
**COMPLETED** |
Tuesday
June 3 |
**CANCELLED** |
Ekalaka, MT
Ekalaka Fairgrounds Building |
**CANCELLED** |
**The April 15th talk at the National Weather Service in Billings requires pre-registration due
to space limitations. Please call (406) 652-0851 in order to register
for this talk.
Attend a 2008 NWS Billings Skywarn™ Spotter Training Session for a chance to win a Rain Gauge!
For more details on any spotter training session, you may E-mail The Webmaster.
2008 CoCoRaHS Training Schedule
CoCoRaHS stands for the Community Collaborative
Rain, Hail and Snow Network. CoCoRaHS is a grassroots volunteer network
of backyard weather observers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and
map precipitation (rain, hail and snow) in their local communities. The only requirements to
join are an enthusiasm for watching and reporting weather conditions and a desire to learn more
about how weather can effect and impact our lives.
CoCoRaHS Training Classes will cover how to measure rain and snow
accurately. The classes will also cover how to report the precipitation measured on a daily basis
on the website. |
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Is your group or community interested in hosting a CoCoRaHS Training Session in 2008?
If so, Click Here to E-mail The Webmaster.
Visit your states' CoCoRaHS website: Montana |
Wyoming
The following is a list of currently scheduled CoCoRaHS training. Stay tuned to this website as additional training
for other communities will be scheduled.
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
OTHER INFORMATION |
Monday
May 12 |
3:00-4:30 PM |
Baker, MT
Senior Citizens Center |
**COMPLETED** |
Tuesday
June 3 |
**CANCELLED** |
Ekalaka, MT
Ekalaka Fairgrounds Building |
**CANCELLED** |
For more details on any CoCoRaHS training session, you may E-mail The Webmaster.
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