Beyond The Forecast: Virtual storm spotter training happening next week Tags: Happy Monday! The warmer temperatures of spring will also come with the return of thunderstorms to our corner of the Commonwealth. We’ll likely have to deal with some of those storms becoming severe over the next few months. You have the opportunity to help us and the National Weather Service protect the public! The NWS office in Blacksburg is hosting a virtual storm spotter training class next Monday night. It’s happening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and you can register for the webinar here. You might be asking: why should I help you guys do your job? Well, we need storm spotters to help us cover severe weather for a few reasons.