Fond du Lac County Emergency Management
May 5, 2026
John M. Ross, Director
2026 Storm Spotter Training Rescheduled
FOND DU LAC — Due to the potential for severe weather on the original scheduled date of April 27, 2026 the Storm Spotter Training for Fond du Lac County was cancelled. Fond du Lac County Emergency Management is pleased to announce that the training has been re-scheduled for May 18, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation and appreciate the opportunity to re-schedule. The National Weather Service, in conjunction with Fond du Lac County Emergency Management, will be hosting annual storm spotter training. The session will run from 6:30pm until 8:30pm on Monday, May 18, 2026, in the Fond du Lac City-County Government Center Legislative Chambers located at 160 S. Macy Street, Fond du Lac WI.
Training will be led by a meteorologist from the National Weather Service and is FREE and open to the public. It is highly recommended for members of law enforcement, fire service, EMS, dispatchers along with other first responders such as public works and amateur radio operators. Anyone who has interest in learning more about severe weather is encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is NOT required. The training provides information on severe weather safety, as well as, the differences between watches and warnings. Information will be presented on how to help the National Weather Service as a trained spotter, including what needs to be reported to the NWS and how to submit reports. It is important for everyone to know about the different types of severe weather, as this helps residents stay safe by being properly prepared for when severe weather occurs.
2026 Storm Spotter Training
Monday May 18, 2026
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fond du Lac City-County Government Center
Legislative Chambers
(160 S. Macy Street, Fond du Lac WI)
