Storm Spotter training today at SIC

Submitted by Allan Ninness

HARRISBURG - National Weather Service Storm Spotter training will be held today on the campus of Southeastern Illinois College.

NWS relies on trained volunteers to supplement Doppler radar information on severe storms and tornadoes. These dedicated individuals volunteer many hours of their time to learn about and detect severe weather. Their 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.

Training is 6 to 9 p.m. today at Room B126. Preregistration is available online at http://www.weather.gov/pah/spottertraining.