The National Weather Service, in conjunction with Fond du Lac County Communications and Emergency Management, will be hosting the annual storm spotter training. The session will run from 6:30pm until 8:30pm on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Town of Lamartine Municipal Building, N5269 Schaefer Drive, Oakfield, WI. Training will be led by a meteorologist from the National Weather Service and is FREE and open to the public. It is highly recommended for members of law enforcement, fire service, EMS, dispatchers and other first responders and amateur radio operators. Pre-registration is NOT required. The training provides information on severe weather safety, as well as, the differences
between watches and warnings. Information will be presented on how to help the National Weather Service as a trained spotter, including what needs to be reported to the NWS and how to submit reports. It is important for everyone to know about the different types of severe weather, as this helps residents stay safe by being properly prepared for when severe weather occurs.
