The Spotter Training Session Schedule is now available . Historical tornado statistics updated to reflect 2000 severe weather season. NWS Heat Index Product now available here. The NWS has designed a program to help cities, towns, and counties implement procedures to reduce the potential for disastrous, weather-related events. By participating in the StormReady program, local agencies can earn recognition for their jurisdiction by meeting criteria established by the NWS in partnership with federal, state, and local emergency management professionals.
Details are available here.
The National Weather Service is seeking rainfall spotters to fill out our data network. We have spotters in about 50 percent of the townships in Southeast Lower Michigan. Our target is 100 percent of all townships. If interested, check here to see a list of locations currently not served by a spotter, and some guidelines on being a rainfall spotter. The National Weather Service has introduced three new products designed to provide the public with important information on significant weather, water, and climate events.