Storm Spotter Training

Location:
Sand Springs Public Safety Center
602 W. Morrow Rd.
Sand Springs , OK

Date/Time:
February 05, 2026 - February 05, 2026
6:00 pm to 9:00 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:

Tulsa County (Sand Springs) Storm Spotter Training

Throughout eastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas, trained and dedicated individuals monitor the skies around their communities during severe weather events. These storm spotters provide first-hand severe weather reports to their local officials and to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tulsa, which are used to make critical warning decisions.

Being a storm spotter not only means dedication but also training. Each winter and spring the Tulsa office of the National Weather Service trains members of police & fire departments, emergency management officials, and amateur radio operators on spotting techniques. Typically, the training is coordinated by a local group (such as an emergency management agency) and a NWS meteorologist serves as the guest instructor. The goal of the training is not just to recognize tornadoes but to have some understanding of storm structure, which in turn better prepares the spotter for the extreme and unusual circumstances. Other topics covered include an update on the latest NWS technology and procedures, ideas for organizing/coordinating spotter groups, and important safety considerations.

NWS Storm Spotter Training - Sand Springs

Thursday, 5 February 2026

Sand Springs Billie A. Hall Public Safety Center

602 W. Morrow Road, Sand Springs

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.