The National Weather Service in Pueblo provides Severe Weather Awareness and Spotter Training sessions. Typically the sessions are scheduled from late March through early May each year, and are a cooperative effort of local government officials and the National Weather Service. The sessions are free of charge and usually open to everyone, except when noted. Participants receive a general overview of the National Weather Service, are informed when and how to report severe weather, are taught the basics of thunderstorm development and storm structure, and are given basic severe weather safety tips.
An RSVP is required if you plan to attend.
The session will consist of two parts. The first part will contain information every weather spotter NEEDS to know. The second part (OPTIONAL) consists of detailed information on the atmosphere and storm structure illustrated with graphs, photos, and video. A typical session lasts just under 2 hours. Snacks and beverages are usually NOT provided.
If your organization would like to schedule a Severe Weather Awareness and Spotter Training session during 2008, please contact the Warning Coordination Meteorologist by sending an e-mail to thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov, or by calling 719-573-6846 (Colorado Springs), 719-948-3371 (Pueblo), or 719-589-3232 (Alamosa).
Check back frequently for additions to the schedule...
| March, 2008 - Completed | |||
| Day | City, State | Time | Location |
| 27 | Las Animas, CO
(Bent County) |
7:00pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, Sheriff's Office, 11100 CR GG.5, Las Animas, Snacks Allowed. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 29 | Colorado Springs, CO
(El Paso County) |
8:00am MDT | For ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) personnel ONLY, Stetson Hills Police Division, Community Room, 4100 Tutt Blvd. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 31 | Springfield, CO
(Baca County) |
6:00pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, Baca County EOC, 29400 US Hwy 287 (1/4 mile north of Springfield), Snacks allowed. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| April, 2008 - Completed | |||
| Day | City, State | Time | Location |
| 01 | Lamar, CO
(Prowers County) |
6:30pm MDT | CHANGE OF VENUE!!! Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, Cultural Event Center, 102 E. Parmenter |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 07 | Pueblo, CO
(Pueblo County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, Pueblo County Conference Room, 1001 N. Santa Fe, large parking lot in front, Snacks allowed. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 08 | Trinidad, CO
(Las Animas County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, Las Animas County Courthouse, Room 201, 200 E 1st Street, Snacks allowed. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 10 | La Junta, CO
(Otero County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, Council Chambers, 601 Colorado, Snacks allowed. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 14 | Pueblo, CO
(Pueblo County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, Pueblo County Conference Room, 1001 N. Santa Fe, large parking lot in front, Snacked allowed. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 15 | Colorado Springs, CO
(El Paso County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend. Station 8 community room, 3770 Airport Road, NO SNACKS ALLOWED (Bottled water OK) |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 16 | Eads, CO
(Kiowa County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, *** CHANGE *** Fairgrounds (north side of town) Community Room, Snacks allowed. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 17 | Colorado Springs, CO
(El Paso County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend. Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 21 | Walsenburg, CO
(Huerfano County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, Community Center, 928 Russell, Snacks allowed. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 28 | Falcon, CO
(El Paso County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, Falcon Fire Station, 7030 Meridian Road (just off Highway 24), Snacks allowed. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| May, 2008 - Completed | |||
| Day | City, State | Time | Location |
| 05 | Westcliffe, CO
(Custer County) |
6:00pm MDT | CHANGE OF DATE !!! Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, Fire Station, 215 N 4th |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 06 | Ordway, CO
(Crowley County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, Ordway Fire House, 311 Main Street, snacked allowed |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 07 | Canon City, CO
(Fremont County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, East Canon Hall, 321 Cottonwood, snacks allowed |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| There are currently no outreach events scheduled. | |||
