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2023 NWS Aberdeen Spotter Training |
Check back as we continue to add classes to our schedule for 2023 SKYWARN storm spotter training. In addition to several in-person classes this spring, we will offer virtual training as well.
The class will cover many topics including: weather safety, thunderstorm development, identifying different storm features, and how to report to the National Weather Service. Even as new technology allows the National Weather Service to issue warnings with greater lead time, spotters will always serve as a critical link between Doppler radar indications of severe weather and what’s actually happening on the ground. Anyone with an interest in weather or weather safety is encouraged to attend.
All training is free and usually lasts around 2 hours.
Main NWS Aberdeen contact for spotter training is Kelly Serr.
Last Updated: 3/22/23
| Date | Time (CDT) unless otherwise noted | County | City | Location | Class |
| Postponed Due to Road Conditions | Rescheduled for April 4 | Clark | Clark | Community Center 120 Commercial St, Clark, SD 572256 |
2 HR |
| March 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Roberts | Sisseton | City Hall 406 2nd Ave W, Sisseton, SD 57262 |
2 HR |
| March 27 | 6:30 p.m. | Jones | Murdo | Ambulance Building 101 N Main Street, Murdo, SD 57559 |
2 HR |
| March 28 | 6:00 p.m. | Codington | Watertown, SD | Codington County Extension Building 1910 W Kemp Ave, Watertown, SD 57201 |
2 HR |
| March 29 | 1:00 p.m. | Codington | Watertown, SD | Codington County Extension Building 1910 W Kemp Ave, Watertown, SD 57201 |
2 HR |
| March 29 | 7:00 p.m. | Hamlin | Hatyi, SD | 4H Auditorium 310 Pheasant Ave, Hayti, SD 57241 |
2 HR |
| March 30 | 7:00 p.m. | McPherson | Eureka, SD | Fire Department 602 F Ave, Eureka, SD 57437 |
2 HR |
| April 4 | 6:00 PM | Clark | Clark | Community Center 120 Commercial St, Clark, SD 572256 |
2 HR |
| April 6 | 6:00 p.m. | Hughes/Stanley | Pierre, SD | River Transit Building 1600 E Dakota Ave, Pierre, SD 57501 |
2 HR |
| April 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Big Stone | Graceville, MN | Community Center Graceville Community Building, 415 Studdart Ave, Graceville, MN 56240 |
2 HR |
| April 13 | 6:00 p.m. | Buffalo | Fort Thompson, SD | Ambulance Building 206 Sam Boy Dr |
2 HR |
| April 17 | 6:30 p.m. | Spink | Doland, SD | Fire Hall Doland, SD 57436 |
2 HR |
| April 19 | 7:00 p.m. | Hand | Miller, SD | Fire Hall 105 W 1st Ave, Miller, SD 57362 |
2 HR |
| April 20 | 12:00 p.m. | ALL | ALL | VIRTUAL - via Webinar Check back for online registration |
2 HR |
| April 24 | 6:00 p.m. | Hughes/Stanley | Pierre, SD | River Transit Building 1600 E Dakota Ave, Pierre, SD 57501 |
2 HR |
| April 25 | 7:00 p.m. | ALL | ALL | VIRTUAL - via Webinar Check back for online registration |
2 HR |
| April 26 | 7:00 p.m. | Deuel | Toronto, SD | Toronto Fire Department/Community Center H9F4+2P Toronto, South Dakota |
2 HR |
| April 27 | 7:00 p.m. | Grant | Milbank, SD | Fire Department 301 E 4th Ave, Milbank, SD 57252 |
2 HR |
| May 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Marshall | Britton, SD | North Marshall Fire Department 605 Vander Horck St, Britton, SD 57430 |
2 HR |
There are also several on-line storm spotter training modules and reference materials available:
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