SKYWARN Spotter Training
Online SKYWARN Spotter Training Courses are offered by the COMET Program as part of its educational partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS). The goal of the course is to provide baseline training for all spotters through multiple modules covering the procedures for spotting (including communication and spotter report criteria) and safety considerations for all hazards.
Role of the SKYWARN Spotter Training
Course Overview:
The goal of the "Role of the SKYWARN® Spotter" module is to provide baseline training for all spotters through multiple scenarios covering the procedures for spotting (including communication and storm report criteria), safety considerations for all hazards.
Take the Course: SKYWARN Training
SKYWARN Spotter Convective Basics
Course Overview:
The "SKYWARN® Spotter Convective Basics" module will guide users to a basic understanding of convective storms. Through three different scenarios, you will cover reporting and proper communication of local storm reports to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Take the Course: SKYWARN Training
Weather Spotters' Field Guides
Download the Guide: Basic Spotter's Field Guide (PDF)
Download the Guide: Advanced Spotter's Field Guide (PDF)
For more information on the NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter Program Click Here.
Once a course has been completed and a certificate has been received
please forward the certificate email to WQNR751@aol.com.
We will store all your certificates in your personnel file.