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The Geography and Planning Department presents a SkyWarn training workshop on Friday, April 13, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Classroom Building A209. SkyWarn is a nationwide certification program to prepare spotters to report severe weather to the National Weather Service. The basic training session will be given by a meteorologist from the Buffalo Weather Forecast Office, who will provide a brief overview of the National Weather Service (the organization and responsibilities) and basic severe weather meteorology (including how thunderstorms, severe thunderstorms, and tornadoes form). You will learn how to recognize severe weather situations and about your potential role as a certified spotter within the SkyWarn program.

There is no cost to attend the program. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome. A light dinner will be served. You must register in advance for the training. Please e-mail Stephen Vermette, professor of geography and planning, to register or if you have questions.