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*For Skywarn training in the Twin Cities Metro Area, the Metro Skywarn group also conducts Skywarn Training classes, taught by Metro Skywarn instructors. They are offering over 20 classes in the Twin Cities metro area this spring, and a schedule of those classes can be found by clicking here.

Skywarn training classes on this schedule are all free, and last around 2 1/2 hours.  Pre-registration for these classes is required only if specifically stated on this schedule. Additional classes will be added to the list if local officials request a class in their area. For more information on the Skywarn program, click here.

After attending a Skywarn Spotter Training session, consider enrolling with the new experimental NWS eSpotter program. This program allows you to make near real time reports of severe weather to the NWS in the Twin Cities.

However for critical, time-sensitive, life-saving information, please relay your reports through your regular communication method first. Most of the time this would entail using telephone or digital communications to local law enforcement, 911 or calling the NWS private 800 number. Ham Radio operators would use the appropriate Amateur Radio Services band.

The eSpotter system is available for transmission of non-critical, non-time-sensitive information that does not pose an imminent danger to life and property. You may follow up reports submitted by telephone or Amateur Radio by sending the information through eSpotter, with a note in your narrative highlighting that the information was relayed through an alternate method.