GAINESVILLE - The Hall County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is hosting a storm spotter class October 16 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.<br />
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It will be held at the North Hall Community Center on Nopone Road. <br />
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Anyone can participate but there will be limited seating space.<br />
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The course will be taught by National Weather Service representatives and will cover procedures for spotting, safety considerations, and an overview of the weather service program and its history.<br />
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Student Objectives:<br />
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 Define why Storm Spotters are needed<br />
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 Know the limitations of National Weather Service [NWS] radars<br />
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 Know the basic information that is needed to report to the NWS<br />
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 How to get information ahead of severe weather to prepare yourself<br />
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 Identify different hazards associated with thunderstorms - lightning, flooding, hail, winds and tornadoes<br />
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 Learn how thunderstorms develop<br />
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 Learn how tornadoes develop<br />
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 Identify parts of a thunderstorm which indicate rotation and/or a possible tornado<br />
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 Identify Supercell thunderstorms<br />
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If you would like to attend the class, contact Hall County EMA Director David Kimbrell so he will know approximately how much material will be needed. <br />
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[email protected]
