Thanks to all of you who have donated thus far to help keep OkArkSkywarn online. We raised $550, enough to cover all 2011 expenses and those through March 2012. This got us through the crunch and it would not have been possible without the people on this list of Donors, so thank them if you see them!
We will continue to accept donations via the paypal link on this page to fund all of 2012, so please help (again) if you can.

Here is the Training Schedule Page

Throughout eastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas, trained and dedicated individuals monitor the skies around their communities during severe weather events. These storm spotters provide first-hand severe weather reports to their local officials and to the National Weather Service, which are used to make critical warning decisions.

Being a storm spotter not only means dedication but also training. Each winter and spring the Tulsa office of the National Weather Service trains members of police & fire departments, emergency management officials and amateur radio operators on spotting techniques. Typically, the training is coordinated by a local group (such as an emergency management agency) and a NWS meteorologist serves as the guest instructor. The goal of the training is not just to recognize tornadoes but to have some understanding of storm structure, which in turn better prepares the spotter for the extreme and unusual circumstances. Other topics covered include an update on the latest NWS technology and procedures, ideas for organizing / coordinating spotter groups, and important safety considerations.

The training is free and requires no preregistration.