Storm Spotter Training Tonight in West Plains

National Weather Service to host presentation and training event

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The West Plains Civic Center will host representatives from the National Weather Service tonight for a presentation and training event focused on storm spotting. The training will cover topics like identifying key cloud formations, what information to report, and available NWS resources.

Why it matters

Storm spotter training is an important community service that helps the National Weather Service gather real-time information about severe weather, which can improve forecasting and emergency response. West Plains is located in an area prone to thunderstorms, tornadoes, and other extreme weather, making this training particularly relevant for local residents.

The details

The storm spotter training event will take place from 6pm to 7:30pm at the West Plains Civic Center. Subjects covered will include identifying clouds and weather patterns that indicate severe storms, how to safely observe and report storm conditions, and an overview of the tools and resources available from the National Weather Service.

  • The training event will be held tonight, February 12, 2026, from 6pm to 7:30pm.

The players

National Weather Service

The National Weather Service is a government agency that is responsible for weather forecasting and issuing weather-related warnings in the United States.

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What’s next

More information on these storm spotter training classes can be found on the National Weather Service website.

The takeaway

Attending this free storm spotter training event is a great way for West Plains residents to learn how to identify severe weather conditions and report critical information to the National Weather Service, which can help improve weather forecasting and emergency preparedness in the local community.