National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL)
120 David L. Boren Blvd
Norman, OK 73072
United States405-325-3620
The NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) is a federal research laboratory under NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. NSSL's research spans weather radar, tornadoes, flash floods, lightning, damaging winds, hail, and winter weather.
NSSL is located in the National Weather Center (NWC) in Norman, Oklahoma. The NWC houses a unique combination of University of Oklahoma, NOAA and state organizations that work together to improve understanding of weather.
Tours of the National Weather Center are available with advance reservations to the general public, groups, and students in 3rdâ12th grades. Please do not make travel plans until you have received an email confirmation for your tour