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NWS Memphis Skywarn Storm Spotter Schedule

 

Each spring and fall the National Weather Service in Memphis, TN conducts both in-person and virtual Skywarn Storm Spotter training sessions. The class is free and open to the public and typically takes 1.5 to 2 hours. Registration is only required for the virtual classes. 

As of 2025, NWS Memphis has moved to a pod system for the scheduling of spotter classes. The 55 counties in the Mid-South that we serve have been divided into 18 separate pods. Odd-numbered pods will have one class per pod in the fall while even-numbered pods will have one class per pod in the spring. The location of the spotter classes will be coordinated with local emergency management officials. These classes will be open for anyone to attend, regardless of their county of residence. The purpose of the pods is to identify the locations of the spotters class. A map of the pods can be found here

 

2026 In-Person Class Schedule

 

County

Date

Time Location
Pemiscot
Tuesday, March 3
6:00 PM
Caruthersville Public Library
707 West 13th Street
Caruthersville, MO 63830
Tipton
Thursday, March 5
6:00 PM
Dyersburg State C.C.
Baptist Memorial Health Care
Academic Building
3149 Highway 51 South
Covington, TN 38019
Craighead
Saturday, March 7
10:00 AM
First National Bank Arena Auditorium (Lower Red Entrance) 217 Olympic Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72401
DeSoto
Tuesday, March 10
6:00 PM
DeSoto County 
Emergency Operations Center
260 Motor Scooter Drive
Nesbit, MS 38651

 

 

2026 Virtual Class Schedule

 

Location

Date

Time Registration Link 
Virtual Wednesday, February 25 6:30 PM Register Here
Virtual Monday, March 9 6:30 PM Register Here

County/Public

Important Note: Classes may be postponed or canceled on short notice due to hazardous weather. 

 

For more information or questions, contact Todd Beal at todd.beal@noaa.gov