NWS Fort Worth SKYWARN Program


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Spotter Training Schedule

Unfortunately we need for further postpone the Advanced Skywarn class this Fall (2024). Please look for the Advanced class to be included in the 2025 Skywarn schedule when the class list is released in late December 2024. All Advanced classes will only be available virtually.

NOTE: As of the 2023 SKYWARN season, several counties will only host a class every other year. If the county you reside in is not on the class schedule below, there will likely be a class in your county in 2025.

However, all spotters or interested spotters are welcome to attend ANY in-person class (regardless of the county you reside in), or you can register for an online SKYWARN class. SKYWARN certificates are good for 2 years. All classes are free and open to the public.

For virtual classes, registering in advance for the class is preferred but you can also join at the start time.

About SKYWARN Classes

Forecasters from the National Weather Service in Fort Worth conduct storm spotter training sessions each year to help prepare storm spotters for the upcoming severe weather season. The NWS conducts the training in partnership with local emergency management officials who, in most cases, are responsible for maintaining their local storm spotter network.

The training sessions are typically about two hours long and cover fundamental information that every spotter needs to know, with a focus on safety, identification of key weather features, and proper reporting procedures.

Basic Class In Person

Basic Class Virtual

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2024 SKYWARN Schedule List

**NOTE:** As of the 2023 SKYWARN season, several counties will only host a class every other year. If the county you reside in is not on the class schedule below, there will likely be a class in your county in 2025.

However, all spotters or interested spotters are welcome to attend **ANY** in-person class (regardless of the county you reside in), or you can register for an online SKYWARN class. SKYWARN certificates are good for 2 years. All classes are free and open to the public.

Classes labeled "NWS SKYWARN - Basic" are online SKYWARN classes that are open to everyone, regardless of county residence. Registration for these classes is limited to 500 registrants. If a class is full, continue to check back as any cancellations will open additional spots.

County-based classes feature the Basic SKYWARN presentation only, which is the same presentation as the "NWS SKYWARN - Basic" online classes. â€‹

NWS Fort Worth will host two virtual Advanced SKYWARN classes during the 2024 season.
County/Public	Date	In Person or Virtual	Time	Location	Registration Link
~~Montague~~	Tuesday, January 16th	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Collin~~	Saturday, January 20th	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Hood~~	Monday, January 22nd	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Coryell~~	Tuesday, January 23rd	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Tarrant~~	Saturday, January 27th	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Anderson~~	Monday, January 29th	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Parker~~	Tuesday, January 30th	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Bosque~~	Monday, February 5th	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Navarro~~	~~Thursday, February 8th~~	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Van Zandt~~	Monday, February 12th	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Kaufman~~	Tuesday, February 13th	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~NWS SKYWARN - Basic~~	~~Thursday, February 15th~~	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Dallas~~	~~Saturday, February 17th~~	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Grayson~~	Tuesday, February 20th	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~McLennan~~	~~Wednesday, February 21st~~	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Falls~~	~~Thursday, February 22nd~~	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Denton~~	~~Saturday, February 24th~~	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~NWS SKYWARN - Basic~~	Monday, February 26th	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Hopkins~~	~~Tuesday, February 27th~~	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Ellis~~	~~Thursday, February 29th~~	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~NWS SKYWARN - Basic~~	Saturday, March 2nd	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Fannin~~	Monday, March 4th	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Young~~	Monday, March 18th	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Comanche~~	Wednesday, March 20th	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed
~~Dallas~~	Saturday, March 23rd	Completed	Completed	Completed	Completed

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NWS Fort Worth SKYWARN Program

Spotter Training Schedule

2024 SKYWARN Schedule List

County/Public

Date

In Person or Virtual

Registration Link