Wakefield, VA
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Skywarn Class Schedule
| See the Schedule on ESRI Maps |
Download these classes in KML format.
*Please see our new course offeringpage for more information on class content.
** Important: Due to high demand,these class will NOT be held in every county every year.You may attend an NWS Wakefield SKYWARN class in any location that is convenient for you, regardless of where you live.If you are interested in hosting a class, please contact our SKYWARN program Coordinator.
Also, remember that whether attending a class in person or onlineFOLLOW-UP TRAININGISREQUIREDEVERY 3 YEARS TO MAINTAIN ACTIVE SKYWARN STATUS!
Don't see a course offering near you? Unable to attend local training? A recorded, online course was developed by the National Weather Service throughMeted/UCAR/COMET. The program is intended to support, enhance and stimulate learning about atmospheric and related sciences. The course serves as an alternate means of instruction for those unable to attend NWS-supported spotter training classes. However, please bear in mind thatthe online course isNOTintended to replace the live, local SKYWARN spotter training classes offered by your National Weather Service Forecast Office.
On-line SKYWARNRecordedSpotter Training Modules
1) Recorded Modules (Offered through COMET/UCAR)
(Click the images below)
2) Recorded Basic NWS Wakefield (NWS Wakefield, 2024)
Our local SKYWARN classes are now online on our Youtube page!
NWS Basic SKYWARN
Topics covered include:
1. Who is the NWS?
2. Severe Weather Ingredients
3. The Role of Spotters andwhy we need them
4. Weather Safety Tips
Topics covered include:
1. Builds on our Basic course
2. Importance of wind shear
3. The why's of what we see while watching the weather
4. Advanced radar concepts
If you have completed any of the Recorded SKYWARN courses, please email our SKYWARN coordinator.
It would be helpful if your email includes each of the following:
1. Your 911 mailing address or your latitude/longitude to the nearest 4th decimal place
2. Your phone number (we will never share your information with anyone!)
3. Any time restrictions of when you would NOT want to be called by our meteorologists
4. Whether or not you have any weather equipment and the type of equipment you have
5. An attachment of the certificate you earned after completing the online class (COMET only!)
6. Any Amateur Radio Certifications/handlesyou hold
NWS Wakefield Weather Briefing page
Severe Meso Page
Severe Parameters page
Important Spotter Safety Rules
Basic Spotter Field Guide
Advanced Spotter Guide
Guía Práctica del Observador del Tiempo
NWS/NASA Cloud Identification Charts
Did you attend one of our training classes?
Print your own SKYWARN Card here!
Basic SKYWARN Presentation (File size is large)
Advanced SKYWARN Presentation (File size is large!)
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