Includes free spotter training by the National Weather Service
Madison College is partnering with the MidWest Severe Storm Tracking/Response Center to host the 2025 Dark Skies Storm Seminar on Saturday, March 8 at Madison College Truax Campus, 1701 Wright St., Room D1630, Madison, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This event aims to educate attendees about severe storms, hazards, research, and public safety while enhancing community preparedness and awareness.
Participants will include a distinguished lineup of experts and organizations such as Madison College, University of Wisconsin, Dane County Emergency Management, Team Rubicon, Dane/Iowa County WI ARES/RACES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service/Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service), MidWest Severe Storm Tracking/Response Center, WISC TV, Four Lakes Amateur Radio Club, along with storm chaser and photojournalist, Tim Snopek.
The National Weather Service (NWS) will also conduct a complimentary Spotter Class. Attendees will learn key reporting techniques for severe weather to the NWS in an engaging two-hour session.
Join us for this informative and vital event to enhance our community’s preparedness against severe weather! The public is welcome. There is no cost and advance registration is not required.
For more information about the event and the schedule, please visit the Dark Skies Severe Weather Seminar webpage.
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