National Weather Festival

The National Weather Festival is the largest event hosted by the National Weather Center, attracting over 4,000 guests annually. The NWF features many weather-related organizations, such as the National Weather Service, Oklahoma Mesonet, Storm Prediction Center, and broadcast meteorologists from local news channels.

The National Weather Festival is a family event with fun educational activities for all ages. There will be lots to see, including helicopters, emergency vehicles, hourly weather balloon launches, and drone demonstrations by our research partners. 

The NWF is a fun and free event that will run from 10am to 2pm. Please join us on Saturday, October 26th, for the 2024 National Weather Festival.

Clear Bag Policy

Please note that this event is going to be under OU’s Clear Bag Policy! You can see our policy on the NWC Policy page. Please adhere to this policy and do not bring large bags unless they are clear. If you have questions about this policy, please contact NWC Security at 405-325-1157.

Approved Bags

These two types of bags are the only bags permitted at the festival, per the NWC Visitor Bag Policy. No other types of bags will be permitted.

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Looking for parking at NWF?

The parking lots in front of the Radar Innovations Lab, and Partners Place buildings will be open to our volunteers and participants. 

Free public parking is available in the Lloyd Noble Center parking lot. Shuttles will be running between the LNC and the NWC; beginning at 9:45 am, at 15-20 minute intervals, with a break from 12-12:30. The last run will be at 2:20. 

Accessible parking will be available in the first row of the NWC parking lot. 

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