BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- As we move into the spring months, we're becoming more mindful of severe weather. We're always looking to gain eyes on the ground, which is where you can make a life-saving difference.
Often times, the weather situation across central Alabama quickly becomes chaotic with reports flowing in at once. Not all of these reports, however, can be accurate or fully trusted. This is why the National Weather Service offers a program called SKYWARN, allowing members of the public and weather enthusiasts to complete a training to become certified SKYWARN storm spotters.
We could always use more storm spotters across the area. If you're interested in signing up, the Birmingham NWS office is hosting several in-person and online course trainings between now and the end of March. A list of those upcoming events is below:
You can sign up by clicking here.
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