Emergency

2025 National Weather Service Storm Spotter Training

The National Weather Service (NWS) and local county emergency managers host spotter training classes across Iowa every spring. These in-person spotter training classes are offered across many counties across central Iowa.

Spotter talks are open to the public on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is required for Polk County.

The training will include a multimedia presentation containing information about identifying & reporting severe weather, spotter safety, severe weather climatology in Iowa, thunderstorm structure & threats, and more.

Runs 75 to 90 minutes in length, is open to the public (register at this link), and free of charge.

Upcoming Times


Polk County EOC, 1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines

Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025

Starts 6:30 PM

Ends 8:00 PM

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

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