Tornado Awareness AWR-326

DATE & TIME August 21, 2026 | 0800-1700 EST COURSE DESCRIPTION This eight-hour awareness-level course is designed to provide emergency managers, first responders, and community members across all sectors with a basic understanding of the latest knowledge in tornado science, forecasting, warning, and preparedness. Modules will include instruction on: •The basic principles of tornado science, including geographic distributions, conditions of formation, and typical characteristics. •The complexities of the tornado forecast process, including current strengths and weaknesses, enabling them to make better informed decisions when severe weather threatens. •Official tornado and severe weather watches and warnings from the National Weather Service. •Preparedness for tornado season including safety measures for themselves, their families, and their organizations when tornadoes threaten. The discussion of these topics will be framed to maximize the safety of first responders and other emergency

All Ages