Storm Spotter Training Set For Thursday

Lightning flashes across the Mahaska Sky in 2013.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – On March 13, 2014 at 7:00pm at the ISU extension office 212 north I Street Oskaloosa IA 52577, the National Weather Service will be conducting spotter training. Severe Weather Spotters are a vital link in the timely and accurate flow of weather information into and out of weather forecast offices. This 2 hour class, sponsored by the Mahaska County Emergency Management Office, will instruct spotters on what to look for in the event of severe weather.

Every citizen of Mahaska County is encouraged to plan and prepare for the coming weather. As we all know in Iowa, the weather can change at any minute. Each home should have a NOAA weather radio, an emergency kit, and other supplies. For further information or planning ideas go to www.mahaskaready.com and follow the links on the Mahaska Ready page or contact the office at the numbers provided.