This week (Sun., Feb. 28-Sat., March 6), the National Weather Service + the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management are offering free virtual classes for Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week. Each day will focus on a different topic with multiple, one-hour classes to choose from.

The schedule

* You can still access information for past topics

👀 Sun., Feb. 28 | Important role of SKYWARN spotters

🌧️ Mon., March 1 | Flooding and flash floods

⚡ Tues., March 2 | Lightning, the underrated killer

Weather101: NWS storm damage surveys | 11 a.m. | Register
Weather101: Quasi-linear convective systems | 8 p.m. | Register

🌪️ Wed., March 3 | Tornado safety and preparedness

Hazardous weather awareness for large facilities | 1 p.m. | Register
March 3, 2020 tornado recap | 8 p.m. | Register

⛈️ Thurs., March 4 | Severe thunderstorms

Weather101: Severe thunderstorms | 2 p.m. | Register
Weather101: Observations in 3-D | 8 p.m. | Register

🚨 Fri., March 5 | NOAA Weather Radio and the emergency alert system

Weather101: snowfall forecasting | 11 a.m. | Register
The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and NOAA Weather Radio | 8 p.m. | Register
Statewide tornado drill + a NOAA Weather Radio test |10:30 a.m.

📱 Sat., March 6 | Importance of social media

The role of social media in severe weather with @NashSevereWx | 6:30 p.m. | Register
Advanced SKYWARN spotter class | 7:30 p.m. | Register

Note: Classes can be viewed on a Mac or PC + iPads, iPhones or Android devices by downloading the free GoToWebinar app.

Why should I care?

The Chattanooga area has been known to endure some pretty intense weather. Just last year, the city + surrounding area was struck by an EF3 tornado on Easter Sunday (April 12, 2020).

Our friends in Nashville + Middle Tennessee were hit by tornadoes last year, too.

Threats of severe weather can induce anxiety + stress, but taking steps to be prepared can help calm those fears. The more we know and are prepared, the more power we can add to that #ChattanoogaStrong state of mind. 💪

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