These links do not constitute an endorsement by the NWS of any information, products or services on those external Web sites. During the spring and summer of 2000, staff from the National Weather Service Office in the Quad Cities trained over 2100 spotters. Classes were conducted by 9 staff members in 30 of our 36 counties with attendance ranging from 12 to 165 people. Time devoted to training was just over 275 hours. We want to thank everyone who assisted with, and those who attended, the training classes.
Spotters are a key part of our warning operations.
Remember, a Skywarn spotter report may help save a life. Companies, factories, schools, hospitals, and retirement centers wishing to conduct weather spotter or safety training may also contact Jim to discuss classes.