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 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026