Become a volunteer trained weather spotter for free Web Staff March 6, 2014 1 minute read The National Weather Service in Blacksburg is looking for SKYWARN® spotters to help identify and describe severe local storms. WFIR’s Velvet Hall has details: Click here for a list of free courses offered across central and southwestern Virginia. Share: Post navigation Previous: McAuliffe ABC choice in jeopardyNext: Ex-head of Va. Tech institute sues over demotion Related Stories Fish for Lent – Taziki’s Mediterranean Restaurant on Franklin Road brings it back Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Dr. Pepper Park gets off to early start in 2026 this weekend with Green Envy for St. Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Virginia Creeper Trail bringing millions to SWVA pre-Helene, VT Report Reads Emma Thomas March 12, 2026 0