National Weather Service Spotter training classes available

The National Weather Service is sponsoring a free weather spotter class from 2 to 4 p.m. April 29 at Columbia Basin College Center in Pasco.

The National Weather Service needs volunteers to relay severe weather reports. This information is used by forecasters to track storms and alert the public to dangerous weather situations.

Students who complete the course will receive a training certificate.

For more information, contact Dennis Hull at 541-276-7832 or Douglas Weber at 541-276-7832.

This story was originally published April 25, 2016 at 7:16 PM with the headline "National Weather Service Spotter training classes available."