La Plata, MD – The National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office and the Charles County Office of Emergency Management is hosting a SKYWARN® Winter Storm training on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the Charles County Government Building (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The SKYWARN® Winter Storm course provides an in depth training of winter weather hazards and the role of spotters during these events. Topics to be covered include:
- Winter weather hazards in the Mid-Atlantic
- Formation and development of winter storms
- Winter weather statistics
- Winter preparation and safety
- NWS winter weather products
- The role of a SKYWARN® spotter in winter weather
An NWS meteorologist will teach this free class and provide related materials.
Participants for this course must have completed the SKYWARN® Basic Spotter course and be 14 years of age and older.
Registration is required. Visit charlesctyskywarnwinterstorms.eventbrite.com to register.
For more information, contact Jennifer Adams at AdamsJen@CharlesCountyMD.gov or 301-609-3430. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.