The National Weather Service in Pueblo provides SKYWARN weather spotter preparedness and training for citizens and emergency responders each spring as the severe weather season approaches.

A session for Kiowa County residents will be held Wednesday, April 5, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Kiowa County Courthouse, located at 1305 Goff Street in Eads. The class is a cooperative effort of local government officials and the National Weather Service.  The session is free of charge and open to everyone.

Participants receive information about:

- latest hot topics about National Weather Service

- when and how to report severe weather

- the basics of thunderstorm development and storm structure

- severe weather safety tips.

An RSVP to thomas.magnuson@noaa.gov is required if you plan to attend.

A typical session lasts around 1 1/2 hours.  Snacks and beverages are usually not provided.

Other sessions in southeast Colorado over the coming week include

April 3, 6:30 p.m. - Baca County - Baca County Emergency Operations Center, 29400 Highway 287, Springfield

April 4, 6:30 p.m. - Prowers County - Lamar High School Auditorium, 1900 South 11th Street, Lamar

April 5, 6:30 p.m. - Kiowa County - Kiowa County Courthouse, 1305 Goff Street, Eads

April 6, 6:30 p.m. - Otero County - City Council Chambers, 601 Colorado Avenue, La Junta