National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Murrell used a video clip from "The Simpsons" to help illustrate types of storms and tornadoes during his weather spotters workshop Tuesday evening at the Riverton Branch Library. The clip showed Homer Simpson's father reacting in horror upon hearing about a tornado and believing he would have to become the guardian of the notorious Bart Simpson and siblings. Photo by Wayne Nicholls

Weather Service trains weather spotters

Apr 11, 2012 - Staff

National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Murrell used a video clip from "The Simpsons" to help illustrate types of storms and tornadoes during his weather spotters workshop Tuesday evening at the Riverton Branch Library. The clip showed Homer Simpson's father reacting in horror upon hearing about a tornado and believing he would have to become the guardian of the notorious Bart Simpson and siblings. More information can be found at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/skywarn/