April 28, 2008

ISSUE 1216

WEATHER SPOTTERS NEEDED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

The National Weather Service office in Ruskin is increasing weather-spotter coverage in many Southwest Florida rural areas. If you work or frequently travel in these areas and are interested in the weather and providing a public service, you may be interested in participating. Weather spotters watch the skies and take special note of severe or hazardous weather as well as weather that may soon become severe. They call in reports to the weather office.

Free training sessions are conducted in all counties of Central and Southwest Florida; however, you do not have to complete the training to participate. Contact Mike Cantin with the National Weather Service at michael.cantin@noaa.gov or via phone at (813) 645-2323.
 

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