StormNet (SkyWarn) training coming this March to Hoosier Park in Anderson

Join the Madison County Emergency Management Agency and the Indianapolis Office of the National Weather Service from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, to learn about severe weather and tornado recognition. The event will take place at Hoosier Park, 4500 Dan Patch Circle, Anderson, IN 46013. (Please enter at the Green Awning.)

With the 47th year of this specialized training, Mr. Michael D. Ryan – Meteorologist, NWS, Indianapolis, will provide a very visual and informative learning opportunity to help those in the field properly identify dangerous cloud appearances and weather conditions. He will relate what is observed to what is displayed on weather radars.

Additionally, the County warning procedures and communications protocols for the observer network will be reviewed. Severe weather safety tips will be provided.

This year’s presenters include:

• Michael D. Ryan – Meteorologist, NWS, Indianapolis

• Dale Bales – Director of Warning, MCEMA

• Steve Riley – Director of Communications, MCEMA

Everyone interested in severe weather recognition is invited to attend. This training is free and open to all public safety, private business and the general public. Young people grade school age and up have found this presentation to be informative and in some cases have receive extra credit at school.