Storm Spotter Class to be offered in Jasper on May 18th

Storm Spotter Class to be offered in Jasper on May 18th


05/10/10

KJAS

If you listen to a KJAS weather forecast when severe weather is predicted, you have probably heard the term "storm spotter" mentioned several times. Storm spotters are trained weather observers, and the National Weather Service routinely relies upon them when there is a possibility for hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.

If you are interested in becoming a trained storm spotter, the National Weather Service will be conducting a FREE class on storm spotting and hurricane preparedness on Tuesday, May 18th, 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the LoneStar Youth Community Center at 750 Burch Street in Jasper.

A lite lunch will be provided, and there will be an open question & answer session following the training class.

Although there is no cost to attend the class, you are asked to RSVP so that the instructors can be prepared with enough materials for each class member.

The class is being sponsored by Oceans Behavioral Hospital, and Stat Care EMS.

For more information, call 350-8781, 383-9904, or 384-2074