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National Weather Service announces storm spotter training dates for 2016

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On June 3, 1981 a tornado struck Thornton in what is the worst twister to have struck the Denver metro area. Are you ready should disaster strike again? Image courtesy the City of Thornton archives.

Severe weather is a fact of life in Colorado – from blizzards to tornadoes we can and do see it all.  Each year the weather is responsible for claiming lives in our state and across the nation and the threat is very real.  Storm spotter training allows you to learn how to protect yourself and your family while providing a public service.

Education is key to knowing how to protect you and your family.  Whether you want to be an official storm spotter or maybe just want to learn more about severe weather, storm spotter training can provide you an incredible opportunity to learn.

The National Weather Service Denver / Boulder office has announced a series of Skywarn storm spotter training dates for Colorado for the 2015 season.

The storm spotter program is a nationwide program with more than 280,000 trained spotters.  These volunteers report weather hazards to their local National Weather Service office providing vital information when severe strikes.  Data from spotters include severe wind, rain, snow measurements, thunderstorms and hail and of course tornadoes.

Storm spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the Nation’s first line of defense against severe weather. There can be no finer reward than to know that their efforts have given communities the precious gift of time–seconds and minutes that can help save lives.

By completing one of these training classes you can become an official storm spotter.  When severe weather strikes, you can report it by calling a special toll free number or submit your report via the National Weather Service’s website.

These are great sessions for anyone wanting to learn more about the severe weather we experience in Colorado, whether you want to be an official spotter or not.  All training is free.  Topics include:

  • Basics of thunderstorm development
  • Fundamentals of storm structure
  • Identifying potential severe weather features
  • Information to report
  • How to report information
  • Basic severe weather safety

To learn more about the program, see here: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bou/awebphp/spotter.php

Below are the dates, times and locations announced thus far.  The embedded calendar should automatically update with new dates and changes but be sure to check the National Weather Service site for the latest.
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National Weather Service announces storm spotter training dates for 2015

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On June 3, 1981 a tornado struck Thornton in what is the worst twister to have struck the Denver metro area. Are you ready should disaster strike again? Image courtesy the City of Thornton archives.

Severe weather is a fact of life in Colorado – from blizzards to tornadoes we can and do see it all.  Each year the weather is responsible for claiming lives in our state and across the nation and the threat is very real.  Storm spotter training allows you to learn how to protect yourself and your family while providing a public service.

Education is key to knowing how to protect you and your family.  Whether you want to be an official storm spotter or maybe just want to learn more about severe weather, storm spotter training can provide you an incredible opportunity to learn.

The National Weather Service Denver / Boulder office has announced a series of Skywarn storm spotter training dates for Colorado for the 2015 season.

The storm spotter program is a nationwide program with more than 280,000 trained spotters.  These volunteers report weather hazards to their local National Weather Service office providing vital information when severe strikes.  Data from spotters include severe wind, rain, snow measurements, thunderstorms and hail and of course tornadoes.

Storm spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the Nation’s first line of defense against severe weather. There can be no finer reward than to know that their efforts have given communities the precious gift of time–seconds and minutes that can help save lives.

By completing one of these training classes you can become an official storm spotter.  When severe weather strikes, you can report it by calling a special toll free number or submit your report via the National Weather Service’s website.

These are great sessions for anyone wanting to learn more about the severe weather we experience in Colorado, whether you want to be an official spotter or not.  All training is free.  Topics include:

  • Basics of thunderstorm development
  • Fundamentals of storm structure
  • Identifying potential severe weather features
  • Information to report
  • How to report information
  • Basic severe weather safety

To learn more about the program, see here: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bou/awebphp/spotter.php

Below are the dates, times and locations announced thus far with the first occurring on Sunday, February 16.  We will try to keep this updated but you can click here for any new dates on the National Weather Service website.

Schedule updated 3/8/15:

March, 2015 – Upcoming
Day City, State Time Location
10 Denver, CO(Denver County) 7:00pm MDT Denver Police District #3
1625 South University Blvd
Denver, CO
Contact Information: DenverCERT@Denvergov.org
16 Holyoke, CO(Phillips County) 1:00pm MDT Phillips County Events Center
22505 US Highway 385, Holyoke, CO 80734
Contact Information: Bob.Heldenbrand@phillipscounty.co
16 Holyoke , CO(Phillips County) 6:30pm MDT Phillips County Events Center
22505 US Highway 385, Holyoke, CO 80734
Contact Information: Bob.Heldenbrand@phillipscounty.co
17 Haxtun, CO(Phillips County) 6:30pm MDT Haxtun Volunteer Fire Dept
101 North Colorado Haxtun, CO 80731
Contact Information: Bob.Heldenbrand@phillipscounty.co
19 Highlands Ranch, CO(Douglas County) 7:00pm MDT annual Douglas County ARES spotter training Douglas County Sheriff Substation
9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Contact Information: W0RDR@live.com
26 Frederick, CO(Weld County) 6:00pm MDT 8426 Kosmerl Place, Frederick, CO 80504
Contact Information: sstair@fffd.us
26 Parker, CO 6:30pm MDT Rattlesnake Fire Department 46220 Coal Creek Drive, Parker, CO 80138
Contact Information: brandon.lenderink@elbertcounty-co.gov
28 Fort Collins, CO(Larimer County) 8:00am MDT note: annual ARES spotter training…Fort Collins Police Community Room 2221 South Timberline Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Contact Information: w0mbh@hotmail.com
30 Akron, CO(Washington County) 6:30pm MDT Washington County Event Center, 551 West 2nd, Akron, CO 80720.
Contact Information: mmccaleb@co.washington.co.us
31 Greeley, CO(Weld County) 6:30pm MDT (Weld County Administration building 1150 “O” Street Greeley, CO 80632
Contact Information: gmarquez@co.weld.co.us
April, 2015 – Upcoming
Day City, State Time Location
02 Hugo, CO(Lincoln County) 2:00pm MDT 103 3rd Avenue
Hugo, CO 80821
United States
Contact Information: lclanduse@lincolncountyco.us
02 Hugo, CO(Lincoln County) 6:30pm MDT Lincoln County Courthouse
103 3rd Avenue
Hugo, CO 80821
Contact Information: lclanduse@lincolncountyco.us
06 loveland, CO(Larimer County) 9:00am MDT Police Institute Room – 810 E. 10th street Loveland, CO
Contact Information: Pat.Mialy@cityofloveland.org
06 Fort Collins, CO(Larimer County) 7:00pm MDT Fort Collins Police Community Room 2221 South Timberline Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Contact Information: migavin@poudre-fire.org
07 Fort Morgan, CO(Morgan County) 6:30pm MDT ***NOTE*** date change
American Legion Building, 16913 Morgan County Road
17.10 (Nelson Road)
Fort Morgan Co.
Contact Information: senfante@co.morgan.co.us
09 Aurora, CO(Arapahoe County) 6:30pm MDT Cherry Creek Schools Education Support Facility, 5416 South Rivera Way, Centennial, CO
Contact Information: training@arapahoeares.org
11 Longmont, CO(Boulder County) 10:00am MDT LifeBridge Christian Church
10345 Ute Highway, Longmont, CO
Contact Information: http://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/depar
13 Sterling, CO(Logan County) 6:30pm MDT Sterling Public Library community room, 420 North 5th St. in Sterling.
Contact Information: donaldson@logancountyco.gov
20 Aurora, CO(Aurora County) 6:00pm MDT Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012.
Contact Information: acox@auroragov.org
21 Kiowa, CO(Elbert County) 6:30pm MDT Kiowa County Building
215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, CO 80117.
Contact Information: brandon.lenderink@elbertcounty-co.gov
23 Westminister, CO(Adams County) 3:30pm MDT 3645 West 112th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031 room TBA
Contact Information: rachel.humphrey@frontrange.edu
23 Westminister, CO(Adams County) 7:00pm MDT 3645 West 112th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031 room TBA
Contact Information: rachel.humphrey@frontrange.edu
25 Commerce City, CO(Adams County) 10:00am MDT 4201 east 72nd, Commerce City.
Contact Information: r1@rampartsar.com
28 Parker , CO(Parker County) 6:30pm MDT Parker Police Station
18600 Lincoln Meadows Pkwy
Parker, CO 80134
Contact Information: gjones@parkeronline.org

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National Weather Service announces storm spotter training dates for 2014

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On June 3, 1981 a tornado struck Thornton in what is the worst twister to have struck the Denver metro area. Are you ready should disaster strike again? Image courtesy the City of Thornton archives.

Severe weather is a fact of life in Colorado – from blizzards to tornadoes we can and do see it all.  Each year the weather is responsible for claiming lives in our state and across the nation and the threat is very real.  Storm spotter training allows you to learn how to protect yourself and your family while providing a public service.

Education is key to knowing how to protect you and your family.  Whether you want to be an official storm spotter or maybe just want to learn more about severe weather, storm spotter training can provide you an incredible opportunity to learn.

The National Weather Service Denver / Boulder office has announced a series of Skywarn storm spotter training dates for Colorado for the 2013 season.

The storm spotter program is a nationwide program with more than 280,000 trained spotters.  These volunteers report weather hazards to their local National Weather Service office providing vital information when severe strikes.  Data from spotters include severe wind, rain, snow measurements, thunderstorms and hail and of course tornadoes.

Storm spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the Nation’s first line of defense against severe weather. There can be no finer reward than to know that their efforts have given communities the precious gift of time–seconds and minutes that can help save lives.

By completing one of these training classes you can become an official storm spotter.  When severe weather strikes, you can report it by calling a special toll free number or submit your report via the National Weather Service’s website.

These are great sessions for anyone wanting to learn more about the severe weather we experience in Colorado, whether you want to be an official spotter or not.  All training is free.  Topics include:

  • Basics of thunderstorm development
  • Fundamentals of storm structure
  • Identifying potential severe weather features
  • Information to report
  • How to report information
  • Basic severe weather safety

To learn more about the program, see here: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bou/awebphp/spotter.php

Below are the dates, times and locations announced thus far with the first occurring on Sunday, February 16.  We will try to keep this updated but you can click here for any new dates on the National Weather Service website.

Schedule updated 4/6/14:

April, 2014 – Upcoming
Day City, State Time Location
07 Loveland, CO
(Larimer County)		 9:00am MDT The Rialto Theater 228 E. Fourth Street Loveland, Colorado 80537
Contact Information: mialyp@ci.loveland.co.us
07 Fort Collins, CO
(Larimer County)		 6:30pm MDT Fort Collins Police Services Building, Community Service Room 2221 S. Timberline Drive Fort Collins Colorado
Contact Information: migavin@poudre-fire.org
10 New Raymer , CO
(Weld County)		 6:30pm MDT New Raymer Community Building 25 Shirley Ave. New Raymer, CO
Contact Information: dustin@dustinpricephotography.com
12 Kiowa, CO
(Elbert County)		 9:00am MDT Old County Courthouse Second floor, 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, CO 80117
Contact Information: brandon.lenderink@elbertcounty-co.gov
14 Akron, CO
(Washington County)		 6:30pm MDT Washington County Fairgrounds Event Center 551 E. Second Street, Akron, CO
Contact Information: mmccaleb@co.washington.co.us
15 Greeley, CO
(Weld County)		 6:30pm MDT Weld County Administration Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley, CO
Contact Information: gmarquez@co.weld.co.us
19 Commerce City, CO
(Adams County)		 10:00am MDT Sheriff’s Substation Conference Room, 4201 E. 72nd Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022
Contact Information: r1@rampartsar.com
21 Centennial, CO
(Arapahoe County)		 6:30pm MDT Arapahoe County Sheriff, 13101 East Broncoes Parkway, Centennial, CO
Contact Information: awallin@arapahoegov.com
24 Aurora, CO
(Arapahoe County)		 6:00pm MDT Aurora Central Library 14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012.
Contact Information: acox@auroragov.org
26 Strasburg, CO
(Adams County)		 10:00am MDT Strasburg Fire Department Conference Room, 56281 E. Colfax Ave., Strasburg, CO 80136
Contact Information: tmccall@svfd8.org
28 Parker, CO
(Douglas County)		 6:30pm MDT Parker Police 18600 Lincoln Meadows Pkwy Parker, CO 80134
Contact Information: khenry@parkeronline.org
29 Littleton, CO
(Jefferson County)		 10:00am MDT Foothills Park and Recreation District 6612 S. Ward Street, Littleton, CO 80127.
Contact Information: lisan@fhprd.org
29 Denver, CO
(Denver County)		 7:00pm MDT Red Cross facility 444 Sherman St., Denver Co
Contact Information: kc0mht@msn.com
May, 2014 – Upcoming
Day City, State Time Location
01 Hugo, CO
(Lincoln County)		 2:00pm MDT Lincoln County Courthouse 103 3rd Street, Hugo, CO 80821
Contact Information: lclanduse@lincolncountyco.us
01 Hugo, CO
(Lincoln County)		 6:30pm MDT Lincoln County Courthouse 103 3rd Street, Hugo, CO 80821
Contact Information: lclanduse@lincolncountyco.us
06 Boulder, CO
(Boulder County)		 6:30pm MDT SHHQ TrainingRoom 5600 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder
Contact Information: fgonzales@bouldercounty.org
08 Thornton, CO
(Adams County)		 6:00pm MDT Thornton City Hall 1st Floor Training Room, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229
Contact Information: gene.putman@cityofthornton.net
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National Weather Service begins 2013 storm spotter training sessions

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On June 3, 1981 a tornado struck Thornton in what is the worst twister to have struck the Denver metro area. Are you ready should disaster strike again? Image courtesy the City of Thornton archives.

Severe weather is a fact of life in Colorado – from blizzards to tornadoes we can and do see it all.  Each year the weather is responsible for claiming lives in our state and across the nation and the threat is very real.  Storm spotter training allows you to learn how to protect yourself and your family while providing a public service.

Education is key to knowing how to protect you and your family.  Whether you want to be an official storm spotter or maybe just want to learn more about severe weather, storm spotter training can provide you an incredible opportunity to learn.

The National Weather Service Denver / Boulder office has announced a series of Skywarn storm spotter training dates for Colorado for the 2013 season.

The storm spotter program is a nationwide program with more than 280,000 trained spotters.  These volunteers report weather hazards to their local National Weather Service office providing vital information when severe strikes.  Data from spotters include severe wind, rain, snow measurements, thunderstorms and hail and of course tornadoes.

Storm spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the Nation’s first line of defense against severe weather. There can be no finer reward than to know that their efforts have given communities the precious gift of time–seconds and minutes that can help save lives.

By completing one of these training classes you can become an official storm spotter.  When severe weather strikes, you can report it by calling a special toll free number or submit your report via the National Weather Service’s website.

These are great sessions for anyone wanting to learn more about the severe weather we experience in Colorado, whether you want to be an official spotter or not.  All training is free.  Topics include:

  • Basics of thunderstorm development
  • Fundamentals of storm structure
  • Identifying potential severe weather features
  • Information to report
  • How to report information
  • Basic severe weather safety

To learn more about the program, see here: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bou/awebphp/spotter.php

Below are the dates, times and locations announced thus far with the first occurring on Sunday, February 17 and two scheduled in May in the north Denver metro area.  We will try to keep this updated but you can click here for any new dates on the National Weather Service website.

Schedule updated 3/28/13:

April, 2013 – Upcoming
Day City, State Time Location
04 Kiowa, CO
(Elbert County)		 6:00pm MDT Elbert County Fairgrounds 75 Ute Ave – Kiowa, Co 80117
Contact Information: Cory.Stark@elbertcounty-co.gov
06 Fort Collins, CO
(Larimer County)		 8:30am MDT ARES District 10 training Fort Collins Police Services Building, 2221 South Timberline Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Contact Information: k0jef@arrl.net
08 Fort Morgan, CO
(Morgan County)		 6:30pm MDT American Legion Building, 16913 Morgan County Road 17.10 (Nelson Road) Fort Morgan Co.
Contact Information: senfante@co.morgan.co.us
11 Hugo, CO
(Lincoln County)		 2:00pm MDT Lincoln County Courthouse 103 3rd Street, Hugo, CO 80821
Contact Information: lclanduse@lincolncountyco.us
11 Hugo, CO
(Lincoln County)		 6:30pm MDT Lincoln County Courthouse 103 3rd Street, Hugo, CO 80821
Contact Information: lclanduse@lincolncountyco.us
15 Loveland, CO
(Larimer County)		 9:00am MDT The Rialto Theater 228 E. Fourth Street Loveland, Colorado 80537
Contact Information: Pat.Mialy@cityofloveland.org
15 Fort Collins, CO
(Larimer County)		 6:30pm MDT Fort Collins Police Services Building, Community Service Room 2221 S. Timberline Drive Fort Collins Colorado
Contact Information: migavin@poudre-fire.org
18 Highlands Ranch, CO
(Douglas County)		 7:00pm MDT Douglas County ARES training Douglas CO Sheriff’s Office Highlands Ranch Substation 9250 Zotos Drive Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 Phone: 303-784-7880
Contact Information: randy.w0rdr@gmail.com
22 Greeley, CO
(Weld County)		 7:00pm MDT Note: time change! 1150 O Street, Greeley 80632 (970) 356-4000 x 3997
Contact Information: gmarquez@co.weld.co.us
27 Evergreen, CO
(Jefferson County)		 9:00am MDT Evergreen Fire Rescue Admin Building – Auditorium 1802 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO
Contact Information: mswinden@evergreenfirerescue.com
29 Centennial, CO
(Arapahoe County)		 6:30pm MDT Arapahoe Sheriff’s 13101 East Broncoes Parkway Centennial, CO 80112
Contact Information: AWallin@ArapahoeGov.com
30 Denver, CO
(Denver County)		 6:30pm MDT Denver ARES training Denver’s COP Shop, 407 South Broadway, #500, Denver, CO
Contact Information: kc0mht@msn.com
May, 2013 – Upcoming
Day City, State Time Location
02 Parker, CO
(Douglas County)		 6:30pm MDT Parker Police 18600 Lincoln Meadows Pkwy Parker, CO 80134?
Contact Information: khenry@parkeronline.org
04 Elbert, CO
(Elbert County)		 9:00am MDT Elbert School 24489 Main Street Elbert, CO 80106
Contact Information: Cory.Stark@elbertcounty-co.gov
06 Westminister, CO
(Adams County)		 3:30pm MDT Front Range Community College 3645 West 112th Avenue, Rocky Mountain Room (near entrance 2) Westminister, CO
Contact Information: rachel.humphrey@frontrange.edu
06 Westminister, CO
(Adams County)		 7:00pm MDT Front Range Community College 3645 West 112th Avenue, Rocky Mountain Room (near entrance 2) Westminister, CO
Contact Information: rachel.humphrey@frontrange.edu
18 Commerce City, CO
(Adams County)		 10:00am MDT Adams County Sheriff’s Office Sub-station, 2nd floor at 4201 east 72nd Ave Commence City.
Contact Information: r1@rampartsar.com
Severe Weather, Thornton Weather, Weather Education

National Weather Service adds storm spotter training in the north Denver area

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On June 3, 1981 a tornado struck Thornton in what is the worst twister to have struck the Denver metro area. Are you ready should disaster strike again? Image courtesy the City of Thornton archives.

Last month the National Weather Service announced the first batch of storm spotter training sessions for the spring but notably missing was any in the north metro area.  That has now been rectified as two sessions at Front Range Community College were added for next week.

Severe weather is a fact of life in Colorado – from blizzards to tornadoes we can and do see it all.  Each year the weather is responsible for claiming lives in our state and across the nation and the threat is very real.  Storm spotter training allows you to learn how to protect yourself and your family while providing a public service.

Education is key to knowing how to protect you and your family.  Whether you want to be an official storm spotter or maybe just want to learn more about severe weather, storm spotter training can provide you an incredible opportunity to learn.

The National Weather Service Denver / Boulder office has announced a series of storm spotter training dates for Colorado for the 2011 season.

The storm spotter program is a nationwide program with more than 280,000 trained spotters.  These volunteers report weather hazards to their local National Weather Service office providing vital information when severe strikes.  Data from spotters include severe wind, rain, snow measurements, thunderstorms and hail and of course tornadoes.

Storm spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the Nation’s first line of defense against severe weather. There can be no finer reward than to know that their efforts have given communities the precious gift of time–seconds and minutes that can help save lives.

By completing one of these training classes you can become an official storm spotter.  When severe weather strikes, you can report it by calling a special toll free number or submit your report via the National Weather Service’s website.

These are great sessions for anyone wanting to learn more about the severe weather we experience in Colorado, whether you want to be an official spotter or not.  All training is free.  Topics include:

  • Basics of thunderstorm development
  • Fundamentals of storm structure
  • Identifying potential severe weather features
  • Information to report
  • How to report information
  • Basic severe weather safety

To learn more about the program, see here: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bou/awebphp/spotter.php

Below are the dates, times and locations announced thus far with the first occurring today.  At the current time only one is in the north metro area but more may be added. We will try to keep this updated but you can click here for any new dates on the National Weather Service website.

March, 2011 – Upcoming
Day City, State Time Location
14 Castle Rock, CO
(Douglas County)		 6:30pm MDT Black Feather Condominium Club House 403 Black Feather Loop Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104
Contact Information: kc0mht@msn.com
15 Westminster, CO
(Adams County)		 3:30pm MDT Front Range Community College 3645 West 112th Ave. room B1101…note room change. Westminster, CO 80031
Contact Information: Rachel.Humphrey@Colorado.EDU
15 Centennial, CO
(Arapahoe County)		 6:30pm MDT Arapahoe County Sheriff Dept. 13101 East Broncos Parkway Centennial, CO
Contact Information: CStelter@co.arapahoe.co.us
15 Westminster, CO
(Adms County)		 7:00pm MDT Front Range Community College 3645 West 112th Ave. room B1101…note room change. Westminster, CO 80031
Contact Information: Rachel.Humphrey@Colorado.EDU
21 Sedgwick, CO
(Sedgwick County)		 6:30pm MDT Sedgwick Fire Department on US 138 on east side of town
Contact Information: sedgwickoem@yahoo.com
22 Holyoke, CO
(Phillips County)		 1:00pm MDT Phillips County Fairgrounds Event Center Holyoke, CO
Contact Information: philcoadmin@pctelcom.coop
22 Haxtun, CO
(Phillips County)		 6:30pm MDT Haxtun Volunteer Fire Dept.
Contact Information: Robert.glancy@noaa.gov
29 Akron, CO
(Washington County)		 6:30pm MDT Washington County Events Center, Washington County Fairgrounds
Contact Information: mmccaleb@co.washington.co.us
31 Greeley, CO
(Weld County)		 6:30pm MDT Weld County Training center, 1104 H Street Greeley, co
Contact Information: Rrudisill@co.weld.co.us
April, 2011 – Upcoming
Day City, State Time Location
04 Sterling, CO
(Logan County)		 6:30pm MDT Sterling Public Library 425 North 5th Street Sterling, CO
Contact Information: OWENS@sterlingcolo.com
05 Fort Morgan, CO
(Morgan County)		 6:30pm MDT note location change to: American Legion Hall 121 Nelson Road Fort Morgan, CO
Contact Information: senfante@co.morgan.co.us
08 Denver, CO
(Denver County)		 6:30pm MDT Metropolitan state college of denver Tivoli Union, Room 440
Contact Information: Robert.Glancy@noaa.gov
09 Kiowa, CO
(Elbert County)		 9:00am MDT Elbert County Public Health 75 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO
Contact Information: cory.stark@elbertcounty-co.gov
12 Parker, CO
(Douglas County)		 7:00pm MDT South Metro Fire Parkglenn HQ 10235 Parkglenn Way Room A & B Parker, CO
Contact Information: p.lundquist@comcast.net
16 Commerce City, CO
(Adams County)		 10:00am MDT Adams County OEM 4201 East 72nd Ave (2nd floor) Commerce City, CO 80022
Contact Information: r1@rampartsar.com
20 Brush, CO
(Morgan County)		 6:30pm MDT Brush Fire Department 1220 West Edison Brush, CO
Contact Information: zach.evelyn@brushfd.com
26 Elizabeth, CO
(Elbert County)		 6:30pm MDT Elizabeth Library 651 West Beverly Elizabeth, CO 80117
Contact Information: cory.stark@elbertcounty-co.gov
30 Fort Collins, CO
(Larimer County)		 9:00am MDT Fort Collins Police Community Room at 2221 South Timberline Road, Fort Collins
Contact Information: n7dq@comcast.net
Weather Education

With severe weather season approaching, National Weather Service schedules storm spotter training

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On June 3, 1981, Thornton was the site of the most destructive tornado in the history of the Denver metro area. The City of Thornton is now evaluating options to warn residents of severe weather threats. (City of Thornton archives)
On June 3, 1981, Thornton was the site of the most destructive tornado in the history of the Denver metro area. Storm spotter training gives you the education you need to keep you and your family safe. (City of Thornton archives)

Severe weather is a fact of life in Colorado – from blizzards to tornadoes we can and do see it all.  Each year the weather is responsible for claiming lives in our state and across the nation and the threat is very real.  Storm spotter training allows you to learn how to protect yourself and your family while providing a public service.

Education is key to knowing how to protect you and your family.  Whether you want to be an official storm spotter or maybe just want to learn more about severe weather, storm spotter training can provide you an incredible opportunity to learn.

The National Weather Service Denver / Boulder office has announced a series of storm spotter training dates for Colorado for the 2011 season.

The storm spotter program is a nationwide program with more than 280,000 trained spotters.  These volunteers report weather hazards to their local National Weather Service office providing vital information when severe strikes.  Data from spotters include severe wind, rain, snow measurements, thunderstorms and hail and of course tornadoes.

Storm spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the Nation’s first line of defense against severe weather. There can be no finer reward than to know that their efforts have given communities the precious gift of time–seconds and minutes that can help save lives.

By completing one of these training classes you can become an official storm spotter.  When severe weather strikes, you can report it by calling a special toll free number or submit your report via the National Weather Service’s website.

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Severe Weather, Thornton Weather, Weather Education

2010 storm spotter training dates announced

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Last year's "Summer of Storms" should serve as a reminder of the severe weather threat in Denver.
Last year's "Summer of Storms" should serve as a reminder of the severe weather threat in Denver.

Remember last year’s “Summer of Storms” that saw a seemingly endless parade of hail, funnel clouds and tornadoes visit the Front Range?  The severe weather threat in Colorado is real and it can turn deadly in an instant. 

Education is key to knowing how to protect you and your family.  Whether you want to be an official storm spotter or maybe just want to learn more about severe weather, storm spotter training can provide you an incredible opportunity to learn. 

The National Weather Service Denver / Boulder office has announced a series of storm spotter training dates for Colorado for the 2010 season. 

The storm spotter program is a nationwide program with more than 280,000 trained spotters.  These volunteers report weather hazards to their local National Weather Service office providing vital information when severe strikes.  Data from spotters include severe wind, rain, snow measurements, thunderstorms and hail and of course tornadoes. 

Storm spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the Nation’s first line of defense against severe weather. There can be no finer reward than to know that their efforts have given communities the precious gift of time–seconds and minutes that can help save lives.

By completing one of these training classes you can become an official storm spotter.  When severe weather strikes, you can report it by calling a special toll free number or submit your report via the National Weather Service’s website.

These are great sessions for anyone wanting to learn more about the severe weather we experience in Colorado, whether you want to be an official spotter or not.  All training is free.  Topics include:

  • Basics of thunderstorm development
  • Fundamentals of storm structure
  • Identifying potential severe weather features
  • Information to report
  • How to report information
  • Basic severe weather safety

To learn more about the program, see here: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bou/awebphp/spotter.php

Below are the dates, times and locations announced thus far.  There is one this coming weekend in north Denver, two in Westminster in March and one in Commerce City in April – all are great opportunities for Thornton residents.  Click here to go to the NWS site for the latest.

 
February, 2010 – Upcoming
Day City, State Time Location
14 Denver, CO(Denver County) 1:00pm MST note: Following National Storm Chaser conference.
There is a charge for the conference, spotter training is free.
Red Lion Hotel Central
4040 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80216
  Contact Information: Robert.Glancy@noaa.gov
 
March, 2010 – Upcoming
Day City, State Time Location
08 Holyoke, CO(Philllips County) 10:00am MDT Phillips County Fairgrounds
Event Center
Holyoke, CO
  Contact Information: philcoadmin@pctelcom.coop
08 Julesburg, CO(Sedgwick County) 6:00pm MST Julesburg Fire Department
  Contact Information: sedgwickcooem@yahoo.com
09 Haxtun, CO(Phillips County) 6:30pm MST Haxtun Volunteer Fire Dept.
  Contact Information: jdavis@pctelcom.coop
16 Westminster, CO(Adams County) 2:30pm MDT Front Range Community College
3645 West 112th Ave.
room TBD
Westminster, CO 80031
  Contact Information: Robert.Glancy@noaa.gov
16 Westminster, CO(Adams County) 6:30pm MDT Front Range Community College
3645 West 112th Ave.
room TBD
Westminster, CO 80031
  Contact Information: Robert.Glancy@noaa.gov
29 Sterling, CO(Logan County) 6:30pm MDT Sterling Fire Department
420 Oak Street
Sterling, CO
  Contact Information: Owens@Sterlingcolo.com
31 Akron, CO(Washington County) 6:30pm MDT rescheduled…
Washington County Fairgrounds Event Center, Akron
  Contact Information: mmccaleb@co.washington.co.us
 
April, 2010 – Upcoming
Day City, State Time Location
01 Anton, CO(Washington County) 6:30pm MDT Southwest Washington VFD, Anton station
  Contact Information: mmccaleb@co.washington.co.us
06 Agate, CO(Elbert County) 6:30pm MDT Agate School.
  Contact Information: cory.stark@elbertcounty-co.gov
08 Fort Morgan, CO(Morgan County) 7:00pm MDT TBD
  Contact Information: senfante@co.morgan.co.us
15 Castle Rock, CO(Douglas County) 6:30pm MDT TBD
  Contact Information: fsantaga@dcsheriff.net
23 Commerce City, CO(Adams County) 1:00pm MDT 4201 East 72nd Avenue
Commerce City, CO
  Contact Information: RNewman@co.adams.co.us
29 Parker, CO(Douglas County) 7:00pm MDT South Metro Fire Parkglenn HQ
10235 Parkglenn Way
Room A & B
Parker, CO
  Contact Information: kc0mht@msn.com
Colorado Weather, Severe Weather, Thornton Weather

Another chance at storm spotter training in the north area

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Do these clouds have the potential to bring a tornado? Learn more at National Weather Service storm spotter training.
Do these clouds have the potential to bring a tornado? Learn more at National Weather Service storm spotter training.

We have written before about the great opportunity the National Weather Service provides by giving storm spotter training during the start of the severe weather season.  Normally these sessions are held in the spring but in response to the very active severe weather of early June, and the increased interest in severe thunderstorms, the National Weather Service in Boulder has added to additional spotter training session next week. 

  • When:  Saturday, July 11
  • Time: 10:00am
  • Where: Broomfield, CO.
  • Exact location: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Terminal Building, 11755 Airport Way (formerly Jefferson County Airport)
  • For more information: robert.glancy@noaa.gov

The storm spotter program is a nationwide program with more than 280,000 trained spotters.  These volunteers report weather hazards to their local National Weather Service office providing vital information when severe strikes.  Data from spotters include severe wind, rain, snow measurements, thunderstorms and hail and of course tornadoes. 

Don’t think tornadoes can hit Thornton?  Click here for a look back at the June 3, 1981 twister that hit the city!

Storm spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the Nation’s first line of defense against severe weather. There can be no finer reward than to know that their efforts have given communities the precious gift of time–seconds and minutes that can help save lives.

By completing one of these training classes you can become an official storm spotter.  When severe weather strikes, you can report it by calling a special toll free number or submit your report via the National Weather Service’s website. 

Taking the training though doesn’t obligate you to being a storm spotter.  These are great sessions for anyone wanting to learn more about the severe weather we experience in Colorado, whether you want to be an official spotter or not.  All training is free.  Topics include:

  • Basics of thunderstorm development
  • Fundamentals of storm structure
  • Identifying potential severe weather features
  • Information to report
  • How to report information
  • Basic severe weather safety

To learn more about the program, see here:  http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bou/awebphp/spotter.php

Natural Disasters, Severe Weather, Thornton Weather, Weather Education

Storm spotter training gets started this coming week

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Want to be an official storm spotter or maybe just want to learn more about severe weather? Here’s your chance!
Want to be an official storm spotter or maybe just want to learn more about severe weather? Here’s your chance!

We have written before about the great opportunity the National Weather Service provides by giving storm spotter training during the start of the severe weather season.  That time is now here and training sessions start in the coming week and new sessions have been added since we last reported on the topic.

The storm spotter program is a nationwide program with more than 280,000 trained spotters.  These volunteers report weather hazards to their local National Weather Service office providing vital information when severe strikes.  Data from spotters include severe wind, rain, snow measurements, thunderstorms and hail and of course tornadoes. 

Don’t think tornadoes can hit Thornton?  Click here for a look back at the June 3, 1981 twister that hit the city!

Storm spotters are part of the ranks of citizens who form the Nation’s first line of defense against severe weather. There can be no finer reward than to know that their efforts have given communities the precious gift of time–seconds and minutes that can help save lives.

By completing one of these training classes you can become an official storm spotter.  When severe weather strikes, you can report it by calling a special toll free number or submit your report via the National Weather Service’s website.

These are great sessions for anyone wanting to learn more about the severe weather we experience in Colorado, whether you want to be an official spotter or not.  All training is free.  Topics include:

  • Basics of thunderstorm development
  • Fundamentals of storm structure
  • Identifying potential severe weather features
  • Information to report
  • How to report information
  • Basic severe weather safety

To learn more about the program, see here:  http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bou/awebphp/spotter.php

Here are the dates, times and locations announced thus far (click here to go to the NWS site for the latest). 

 
March, 2009 – Upcoming
Day City, State Time Location
05 Greeley, CO
(Weld County)		 6:30pm MST Weld County Training Facility 1104 H Street Greeley, CO
  Contact Information: rrudisill@co.weld.co.us
19 Westminster, CO
(Adams County)		 6:30pm MDT Front Range Community College 3645 West 112th Ave. room C0804 Westminster, CO 80031
  Contact Information: Ryan.Girard@frontrange.edu
23 Julesburg, CO
(Sedgwick County)		 6:30pm MDT Julesburg Fire Hall
  Contact Information: ptsports57@yahoo.com
24 Holyoke, CO
(Phillips County)		 9:00am MDT location to be determined.
  Contact Information: Philcoadmin@pctelcom.coop
24 Haxtun, CO
(Phillips County)		 6:30pm MDT location to be determined
  Contact Information: fix5@haxtuntel.net
30 Westminster, CO
(Adams County)		 2:30pm MDT Front Range Community College 3645 West 112th Ave. room C0804 Westminster, CO 80031
  Contact Information: Ryan.Girard@frontrange.edu
31 Sterling, CO
(Logan County)		 6:30pm MDT Sterling Fire Hall Community room, 420 S. Oak Street
  Contact Information: OWENS@sterlingcolo.com
 
April, 2009 – Upcoming
Day City, State Time Location
02 Loveland, CO
(Larimer County)		 9:00am MDT Rialto Theater 228 East 4th Street Loveland, CO 80537
  Contact Information: mialyp@ci.loveland.co.us
02 Fort Collins, CO
(Larimer County)		 7:00pm MDT City Council Chambers 300 Laporte Avenue Fort Collins, CO
  Contact Information: nilssoed@co.larimer.co.us
06 Brush, CO
(Morgan County)		 7:00pm MDT Morgan County Fairgrounds Ellsworth Street, Brush
  Contact Information: senfante@co.morgan.co.us
14 Commerce City, CO
(Adams County)		 1:00pm MDT Adams County Sheriff’s Dept. 4201 East 72nd Avenue Commerce City, CO 80022
  Contact Information: JSchwarz@co.adams.co.us
22 Akron, CO
(Washington County)		 6:30pm MDT Washington County Fairgrounds Event Center, Akron
  Contact Information: mmcaleb@co.washington.co.us
23 Parker, CO
(Douglas County)		 7:00pm MDT Parker Fire District HQ 10235 Parkglenn Way Parker, CO
  Contact Information: kc0mht@msn.com
 
May, 2009 – Upcoming
Day City, State Time Location
02 Denver, CO
(Denver County)		 9:00am MDT Denver Police Station 3 1625 South University, Denver
  Contact Information: Mike.Rappe@denvergov.org