Training

Skywarn training for 2025 has been finalized!

Grab your calendars and make plans now to attend one of four Skywarn Storm Spotter Training Classes this spring. The public is encouraged to become trained reporting to the National Weather Service on any severe weather observations. The certification lasts for two years, but we recommend refreshing annually to keep those weather watcher skills honed. No cost, no tests, just show up to learn more about the dynamic summer thunderstorm environment and how it can sometimes turn dangerous.

• Monday, March 24th 6pm-9pm @ Rice County Public Safety Center (50 E View Dr.) in Faribault, MN - No Registration Necessary

• Monday, March 24th 6:30pm-9:00pm @ Goodhue Fire Department (110 3rd Ave.) in Goodhue, MN - No Registration Necessary

• Saturday, March 29th 9:00am-11:30am @ Kenyon Fire Department (620 Centennial Dr.) in Kenyon, MN - No Registration Necessary

• Tuesday, April 1st 6:30pm-9:00pm @ Online - Must Register to Attend: Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r5aKsMY3QdWVgsgJyZA-qA#/registration

Seating may be limited at some in-person venues, so we suggest early arrival. Laminated certification cards will be issued to all attendees upon completion. In-person & Online students must attend the entire session to receive credit.

Let us know if you want to be notified of other training opportunities in 2025. E-Mail inquiry@skywarn.us.

Steele County Skywarn is having their annual Skywarn storm spotter training session on Tuesday, March 18th at 7 p.m. at the Owatonna Fire Department, 3rd floor meeting room.

No registration is necessary, and is free and open to the public.

Metro Skywarn is also offering both in-person Skywarn trainings on March 15, March 29, April 12, April 15, May 3, May 10, and May 17, and online trainings on March 20, April 26, May 8, May 21, and June 11. Please visit their EventBrite page to sign-up, and be sure to e-mail us and let us know that you've taken a training from Metro Skywarn so that we may update our roster as well.