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WAXAHACHIE – The 2024 spring severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready. 

The National Weather Service Office, located in Fort Worth, will be conducting a free Severe Weather Education class in Ellis County on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Coleman Junior High Fine Arts Center. 

Officially known as the SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training Class, the program will be held in partnership with the Ellis County Office of Emergency Management. 

There is no cost to attend this class, no pre-registration is required, and you do not have to be a resident of Ellis County to attend.

This class is for established storm spotters and/or anyone who is interested in learning more about severe weather threats in North and Central Texas and how to be prepared. 

The class will feature an in-depth review and study of the various threats posed by severe thunderstorms. 

The program will also explore thunderstorm characteristics and features associated with severe and non-severe storms.