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Storm spotting
in Kansas.

Kansas sits under the dryline that fires long-track supercells. Sparse population between towns makes trained spotter reports the single best confirmation NWS forecasters get.

Primary hazards
  • tornadoes
  • very large hail
  • high winds
  • blizzards
Peak season

April through June

Covering NWS offices
  • Topeka (TOP)
  • Wichita (ICT)
  • Dodge City (DDC)
  • Goodland (GLD)

How to become a certified spotter in Kansas.

  1. 01
    Take SKYWARN training

    NWS Topeka (TOP) runs free basic + advanced classes. Most run 90 minutes online or in person.

  2. 02
    Get your spotter ID

    Some offices issue an ID; others log your training. Either way you're cleared to report.

  3. 03
    Install Aviso

    Submit verified reports from anywhere in the state — routed to your local NWS office in seconds.

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