Right now, NWS meteorologists are teaming up before hurricane season gets serious. Their goal? To help Floridians understand what it really takes to get ready, stay safe, and recover after a storm. They want to meet you where you are, no matter your stage of life or where you call home.

Living in Florida means you have to be tropical-weather ready. The NWS is offering three virtual training sessions each day, open to everyone. All you need is a phone or a computer. These sessions will walk you through the most important weather forecasts and products, teach you how to interpret them, and show you how to turn that knowledge into smart decisions for you and your loved ones.

Training is free. Anyone can sign up, but you need to register ahead of time. Each session can host up to 1,000 people, and with three time slots available daily, it’s easy to find a session that fits your schedule. The information is Florida-focused, featuring resources from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, but honestly, most of what you’ll learn helps anyone in the path of hurricanes.

Here’s how it works: Pick your sessions below and register using the provided links. After you register, you’ll get a confirmation email with the Google Meet link and add it to your calendar. The hosts will also send you reminder emails as training week approaches.

Day 1 – July 27: Getting Ready – Register Here
Day 2 – July 28: Hunker Down – Register Here
Day 3 – July 29: Post Storm Safety – Register Here
Day 4 – July 30: Lessons Learned & Panel Discussion with NHC and FDEM- Register Here

Each session lasts about an hour and starts at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., or 7 p.m. EDT (that’s 10 a.m., 12 p.m., or 6 p.m. for those on CDT). They will mute everyone during the presentation, but you can drop your questions into the Q&A tool or send them ahead of time using this Google Form. The team will get back to you during the week, or follow up later by email if needed.

At the end of each session, you’ll see a certificate you can screenshot as proof of attendance. Need a certificate with your name on it? Fill out this Google Form Request after the training, and give us up to a week to send it your way.

Don’t miss your shot to get up to speed before hurricane season ramps up. Register, join us online, and get ready to weather the storms like a pro.

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