Storm Spotters hold meeting in Kimball

The US National Weather Service (USNWS) recently had two forecasters from the Cheyenne, WY, location come to Kimball in order to teach a brief class in what it takes to be a spotter. They talked about the need for storm spotters and how even though they do have advanced weather predicting equipment, there’s nothing like a report from someone watching the storm clouds develop right before their eyes.

Rob Cox, Science Operations Officer, and Steve Rubin, Forecaster, have both been involved with weather prediction for many years. It has taken them to different places such as Texas and Kansa...