SCSU Skywarn Weather Class Being Held Tuesday Night

(KNSI)—Snow and cold aren’t enough to stop letter carriers, but they can derail weather spotter classes.

St. Cloud State University was all set to host a session on March 26th, but about two-thirds of attendees said they would be unable to make it. Staff has set the makeup lesson for Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Wick Science Building on campus. Faculty and officials from the National Weather Service will be teaching inside room 114.

When the class is over, all attendees will be certified Skywarn weather spotters. The accreditation lasts for a lifetime, but it is recommended that you seek out continuing education opportunities every couple of years.

The sessions are tailored to the overall expertise of the students. Some of the topics covered include how to measure precipitation and identify severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.

The more eyes the better for Minnesota. Due to the large amount of rural territory in the western and northern sections of the state, there are large swaths that do not have proper radar coverage. Public support is the only way to fill the gap in the technology.

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