National Weather Center

Research center · Norman, Oklahoma

Illustration of National Weather Center

Overview

The National Weather Center brings together university weather research and federal forecasters, including the office that issues national severe storm outlooks.

History

The center opened in 2006 in Norman, at the heart of Tornado Alley.

Today

The center offers public tours and is a hub of weather research.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.