SKYWARN classes to be offered

The first week of May was Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week as declared by Gov. Jack Dalrymple and with warmer weather right around the corner, the potential for severe summer weather will intensify according to Stutsman County Emergency Manager Jerry Bergquist.

Because of that, the National Weather Service has scheduled a SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training Class for 6 p.m. Monday at the Medina Fire Hall, 107 College St. SE in Medina, N.D.

The class will be conducted by John Paul Martin, warning coordination meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Bismarck.

The class, which lasts about two hours, will focus on recognizing and understanding the different types of severe summer weather such as thunderstorms, down-burst winds, flash floods, hail, and tornadoes.

The class is free and open to all organizations and individuals who want to become more familiar with how to identify severe summer weather.

Attending this class does not require an individual to become an official National Weather Service weather spotter. Those that have previously attended this class are encouraged to attend again.

“It’s a great refresher course that keeps you aware of the possible types of severe summer weather events in North Dakota,” Bergquist said.

For more information, contact the Stutsman County Emergency Manager’s Office at 701-252-9093.

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