There is the possibility that more sessions will be made available during the Summer and early Fall seasons. For additional information...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).
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 between 1 1/2 hours and 2 hours. Snacks and beverages are usually NOT provided.
Check back frequently for changes/additions/deletions to the schedule...
| March, 2009 - Completed | |||
| Day | City, State | Time | Location |
| 23 | Colorado Springs, CO
(El Paso County) |
6:30pm MDT | YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST RSVP for this event and venue if you plan to attend. Embassy Suites, 7290 Commerce Center Drive (northwest side of I-25 and Woodmen exit). |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 31 | Eads, CO
(Kiowa County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, Kiowa County Courthouse, 1305 Goff St. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| April, 2009 - Completed | |||
| Day | City, State | Time | Location |
| 01 | Springfield, CO
(Baca County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, Community Resource Center, 1260 Main. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 02 | Lamar, CO
(Prowers County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend, Event Center, 102 Parmenter. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 04 | Colorado Springs, CO
(El Paso County) |
8:00am MDT | For ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) personnel ONLY, Location, Stetson Hill Police Substation, 4110 Tutt Blvd. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 06 | 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 | |||
| 07 | 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 | |||
| 13 | Pueblo, CO
(Pueblo County) |
6:30pm MDT | Please RSVP to contact if you plan to attend. Pueblo County Conference Room, 1001 N. Santa Fe. |
| Contact Information: thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov | |||
| 28 | 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 | |||
| There are currently no outreach events scheduled. | |||
