Skip Navigation

National Weather Center

National Weather Center logo, OU logo, NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
Skip Carousel Content
Skip Side Navigation
National Weather Center logo

Welcome to the National Weather Center!  This unique building provides a one-of-kind collaborative work environment for the federal, state, and academic units housed there.  These three areas work together to improve our understanding of Earth’s atmosphere, provide accurate and timely forecasts on severe weather, and to educate and train future meteorologists.

OU Flag hanging from a tree with orange leaves. OU COVID-19 Policies.
Science on a Sphere is in the foreground of the NWC Atrium. NWC Covid-19 Guidelines (PDF)
OU COVID-19 Screening Tool
NWC Currently Closed

The National Weather Center (NWC) is closed to the public.  We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to be able to see you in person soon!  Stay updated with the latest information on what’s being done to protect the OU Community.

Faculty/Staff/Students may enter to work, to attend class, or for other authorized education or business purposes with approved COVID-19 clearance.   Where appropriate, faculty and staff will continue to telework.

The National Weather Center at dusk as storm clouds begin to roll in overhead. National Weather Center. NOAA.

 

 

National Weather Center News

The weather is always making news somewhere!  Check out these links for the latest stories.

NWC News. National Weather Center.
NSSL News. National Severe Storms Laboratory. U.S. Department of Commerce. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration logo.
CIMMS News. Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies logo.

 

 

Visit and Learn with the National Weather Center

Be our guest for a Virtual Tour of the National Weather Center.

Join the annual fun every fall!

Fun information and ideas for all ages.

Plan Your Event

There’s always something going on in the NWC!