The Stillwater Amateur Radio Association (SARA) and Metro Skywarn are hosting a free, half-day class that teaches basic skills necessary to become a volunteer storm spotter. The session will be held Saturday, February 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third Street North, Stillwater, MN. There will be a lunch break during the class. Lunch is on your own, bring along a bag lunch or visit one of the local restaurants. This training is open to the public and is accredited for members of law enforcement and other public safety departments.

Skywarn is a network of weather spotters who help provide real-time severe weather information to the National Weather Service (NWS). Trained spotters can provide early warning assistance to their communities by participating in an organized effort to watch for approaching storms and warn of the formation of tornadoes or other threatening weather.

Skywarn information: https://metroskywarn.org