This is severe weather season and, when the skies turn bad, volunteer storm spotters are needed to monitor conditions in an effort to keep people safe. On Saturday the National Weather Service will be holding a storm spotter training class in Lincoln.
Lancaster County Emergency Management Director Jim Davidsaver says this training is required for anyone wanting to become a certified storm spotter, but it is open to anyone who wants to learn more about severe weather and how to stay safe.
Spotters are instrumental when severe thunderstorms form. They can confirm current conditions on the ground and get the information back to both the National Weather Service and Emergency Management.
The National Weather Service class begins at 11:00 and is free. It will be held at the Lincoln Amateur Radio Club Meeting Room at 4420 NW 41st in Airpark.