Storm Spotter Training

Location:
OSU - Tulsa Auditorium
700 N. Greenwood Ave.
Tulsa , OK

Date/Time:
March 15, 2025 - March 15, 2025
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Description:
National Weather Service (NWS) will be conducting a storm spotter training session. This training is geared toward new and veteran storm spotters, as well as the general public and anyone interested in severe storms in or adjacent to the NWS warning area. The training will cover the basics and will also be a good refresher for those who have attended training before.

Additional Information:

Join us for the National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Spotter Training, also known as Skywarn Training, teaches individuals how to identify and report severe weather features like tornadoes, hail, and strong winds, providing real-time information to the National Weather Service to help them issue accurate warnings; typically covering topics like basic storm structure, identifying potential severe weather features, safety concerns, and how to properly communicate weather observations to the NWS.

Key points about NWS storm spotter training:

·       Focus on severe weather:

Training covers the identification of severe thunderstorm features like rotating updrafts, large hail, and damaging wind gusts, as well as tornado identification. 

·       Storm structure understanding:

Spotters learn about the basic structure of thunderstorms, including updrafts, downdrafts, and how to interpret storm movement based on visual cues. 

·       Safety first:

Emphasis is placed on proper safety procedures when observing severe weather, including when to take shelter and how to avoid dangerous situations. 

This training is the more detailed Storm Spotter Training offered in Tulsa County.  

Tulsa County Storm Spotter Training

Saturday, 15 March 2025

OSU-Tulsa Auditorium

700 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa

9:00 am - 1:00 pm