GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ)- The more eyes in the skies the better.
The start of spring, is start of severe weather preparation.
The National Weather Service in Green Bay, has started offering training sessions for those interested in learning how to be a severe weather spotter.
Scott Bershback of the National Weather Service in Green Bay says they normally see quite a bit of interest, and it’s open to anyone who wants likes weather, or wants to lend that watchful eye.
“We want our spotters to let us know what is going on. Not what they want to happen. Just let us know what you see.”
Training sessions are being offered at various locations, but an online training option is also available at the National Weather Service website.
“We have used it here in the Green Bay officer for a few years now to provide another option for those who want to become a spotter.”
Multiple storms, including tornados last year resulted in a busy severe weather season.
The National Weather Service says having people spotting for them has proven to be very helpful.
“We have had teenagers, people over 50 or people over 60. There is really no set demographic, it is anybody and everybody.”
For those who can’t make training dates or just want to learn more about detecting severe weather, the National Weather Service offers an online training.
Schedule training for Spring are underway.
Tuesday, March 27
6:00pm
Luxemburg, Kewaunee Co. (Open to Public)
Monday, April 2
6:00pm
Stevens Point (Open to Public)
Thursday, April 5
6:00pm
Rhinelander (Please register)
Thursday, April 12
6:00pm
Manitowoc (Open to Public)
Tuesday, April 17
6:30pm
Calumet County (Please register)
Monday, April 30
6:00pm
Oshkosh (Open to Public)
Tuesday, May 1
7:00pm
Green Bay (Open to Public)
