Skywarn Trainings Coming To The Area
With the spring and summer severe weather season approaching, residents around Mountrail County will have two opportunities to attend Skywarn Trainings.
The first is set for Thursday, Apr. 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the MHA Emergency Operations Center at 8880 Hwy 23B in New Town. This is hosted by the MHA Emergency Operations Management.
The second is set for Wednesday, Apr. 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mountrail County Courthouse/EOC Room at 101 N. Main St. in Stanley. This is hosted by the Mountrail County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Services.
Skywarn training is offered through the National Weather Service in Bismarck in communities across the area throughout the late spring and early summer.
The seminar covers the basics of thunderstorm development, fundamentals of storm structure, and identification of potential severe weather features. It will also cover basic severe weather safety. Participants will also learn how to report information to the NWS and what information to report.
Other topics include flash floods, tornadoes, lightning, wind and hail. You will learn about storms through pictures and videos.
The classes are offered free of charge and open to anyone including first responders, public works, medical, assisted living, business owners, ranchers, farmers, school personnel and the general public. There is no need to preregister for either of the training events.