JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The week of April 29th through May 3rd has been designated as “Sever Summer Weather Awareness Week” for the State of North Dakota.

The annual event is intended to remind residents of the dangers associated with severe summer weather. To help prepare, the Bismarck National Weather Service has scheduled a SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training Class for Monday, April 29th in Jamestown.

Stutsman County Emergency Manager Jerry Bergquist says approximately 2 hour class will focus on recognizing and understanding the different types of severe summer weather. This includes lightning, thunderstorms, down-burst winds, flash floods, hail, and tornadoes.

“All of these can cause severe property damage, personal injury, and even death,” the county states.

The course will begin at 7 PM in the Stutsman County Law Enforcement Center on Monday, April 29th.

Attending this class does not require you to become an official National Weather Service weather spotter. For more information, contact the Stutsman County Emergency Manager’s Office at 701-252-9093.

During Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week, NewsDakota will be highlighting different portions of severe summer weather and other emergency related events in North Dakota each day.