Believe it or not, storm spotter training sessions begin next week for some in the KVOE listening area.
It’s hard to think of severe spring weather when we continue to have winter storms crossing the area, but local officials and the National Weather Service are once again encouraging people to attend and learn more about severe weather basics.
On KVOE’s Talk of Emporia on Thursday, Weather Service meteorologist Chad Omitt said the sessions are a good refresher on severe weather safety.
Lyon County Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell encouraged people to attend and learn more about the different topics.
Lyon County’s spotter training session is 7 pm March 11 at the Bowyer Community Building. Other upcoming dates:
*Tuesday: Morris County — 7-9 pm, Morris County Courthouse, Council Grove
*March 6: Greenwood County — 6:30-8:30 pm, Eureka High School
*March 14: Osage County — 7-9 pm, Schuyler Community Center, Burlingame
*March 27: Coffey County — 7-9 pm, Coffey County Fairgrounds 4H Building, Burlington
*April 2: Chase County — 6:30-8:30 pm, Chase County Community Building, Cottonwood Falls
*April 2: Wabaunsee County — 7-9 pm, Mission Valley High School
Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 4-8 across Kansas. The statewide tornado drill is at 10 am March 5.
Whenever severe weather threatens, stay with KVOE and KVOE.com for updates from the 24-hour KVOE News department, National Weather Service and TV-13. As has been the case now for nearly a decade, our coverage will be augmented by the volunteer 50-member KVOE Storm Team spotter network.
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