NWS meteorologist trains storm spotters

By: 
Mira Schmitt-Cash | Editor

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WAVERLY — Despite advances in technology, physical storm spotting remains an important tool for weather reporting.
  "Eyes on the ground are still the best reports ever invented," said Ken Harding, meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service in Johnston, at a training for potential storm spotters, hosted by Butler and Bremer County Emergency Management Agencies on April 2.
  Spotters provide reports of severe and hazardous weather to help meteorologists make life-saving warning decisions, the Weather Service states.
  "So many people are involved with their families, their children, their church. We need people that are willing to go out and spot, provide very critical information for the Weather Service," said attendee Eunice Siedsema of Aplington.
  Read about the training in the April 9 Butler County Tribune-Journal and Clarksville Star.

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