The Office of Adair County Emergency Management in coordination with the Storm Alert Center & Breeding Fire Department would like to invite members of the community and local first responders to attend a Storm Spotter Training Class on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pmCT; doors will open at 5:45pmCT. The class will be held at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Office located at 409 Fairground Street in Columbia.
This training will be taught by Daniel Wilson with the Storm Alert Center. Attendees will learn how to identify severe weather, understand storm development, and properly report on weather conditions during severe weather events.
The American Red Cross in Kentucky will also be on site providing information on disaster preparedness and community response during severe weather events.
Adair County Emergency Management encourages community members, weather enthusiasts and first responders to attend this training. Storm spotters play an important role in providing real time weather information that helps keep the public safe during severe weather.
This event is free and open to the public, and officials hope for a strong turnout as community involvement is a key part of strengthening Adair County’s preparedness during severe weather season.
