Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Location:
PG County Office of Emergency Management
7915 Anchor Street
Landover, MD 20785
The SKYWARN® Tropical course provides a more in-depth training of tropical weather hazards and the role of spotters during these events. The course is intended for all levels of expertise, though having attended a Basic class is mandatory to attend. Topics to be covered include: Tropical Cyclone, Components and Formation, Tropical Cyclone Climatology, Hazards Associated with Tropical Cyclones,
NWS Tropical Weather Products, The role of a SKYWARN® spotter in Tropical Weather, Tropical Cyclone Safety. This SKYWARN® Spotter Class is offered free of charge from the combined efforts of your local National Weather Service Forecast Office and the Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management. A National Weather Service meteorologist will teach the class and bring related materials. Must already be a certified SKYWARN® spotter (from any NWS office) and at least 14 years old or have permission from the forecast office to attend but with parental supervision.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skywarn-tropical-prince-georges-county-tickets-56982397886
Contact: Roland Berg at [email protected]