NWS hosting Storm Spotter Training throughout Central IL

Simmy Wood
·2 min read

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — To help people understand and prepare for severe weather this spring, the National Weather Service Central Illinois is hosting several Storm Spotter Training sessions throughout the area — starting on Wednesday evening in Champaign.

Spring weather can bring tornadoes, thunderstorms, flooding, and more. Knowing how to identify inclement weather and stay safe in the midst of it could help prevent tragedy. The NWS Central Illinois encourages the public to join them for their Storm Spotting Training sessions.

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Sessions are free and open to the public. Each one lasts around two hours at most with a break in between. Here are the upcoming classes:

  • March 27 at 6:30 p.m.

    • Champaign – Parkland College (2400 W Bradley Avenue), Agricultural Tech Center, Room W-115

  • March 28 at 6:00 p.m.

    • Charleston – Buzzard Hall Auditorium (1920 9th Street)

  • April 2 at 6:30 p.m.

    • Danville – Vermilion County Administration Building (201 N Vermilion Street), 2nd floor Council Chambers

  • April 3 at 6:30 p.m.

    • Springfield – Trutter Center, Lincoln Land Community College (5250 Shepherd Road)

  • April 4 at 6:00 p.m.

    • Rushville – Rushville Fitness & Community Center (120 Rodewald Drive)

  • April 8 at 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)

    • Lincoln – Lincoln Christian Church (204 North McLean Street)

  • April 13 at 10:00 a.m.

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  • April 15 at 6:00 p.m.

    • Canton – Fulton County Health Department (700 East Oak Street)

  • April 16 at 6:30 p.m.

    • Palestine – Outer West Market Church (805 West Market Street)

    • Decatur (Sign-in at 6 p.m.) – Shilling Community Education Center Auditorium, Richland Community College (1 College Park)

  • April 18 at 6:30 p.m.

    • Taylorville – Taylorville Fire Department (202 North Main Street)

  • April 22 at 6:30 p.m.

    • Farmer City – Farmer City Fire Department (200 East Clinton Avenue)

  • April 29 at 6:00 p.m.

    • Toledo – Toledo Fire House (144 Courthouse Square)

  • May 7 at 6:30 p.m.

    • Virginia – Cass County Health Department (331 South Main Street)

    • Havana – Havana City Center (326 West Market Street)

Aside from the virtual class on April 13, it is not necessary to pre-register for any training sessions.

For more information and a full schedule, visit weather.gov/ilx/spotter.

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