National Weather Service Norman, Oklahoma, Weather service branch in Norman, Oklahoma, US

The National Weather Service Norman is a federal weather forecasting office located in Norman, Oklahoma, responsible for monitoring conditions across central and western parts of the state. It issues forecasts, severe weather watches, and emergency alerts for this region of the country.

The U.S. Weather Bureau opened the Central Oklahoma forecast office on November 1, 1890, at the Overholser Opera House in downtown Oklahoma City. It moved to the Culbertson Building in 1902, to an observatory on Classen Boulevard in 1906, and to Will Rogers Airport in 1932. On January 27, 1987, the office relocated to a purpose-built building at Max Westheimer Airport in Norman; the National Severe Storms Laboratory followed in 1990, and in August 2006 the office moved into the new National Weather Center on the University of Oklahoma research campus.

The Norman office runs the SKYWARN program, which trains local volunteers to become certified storm spotters who report dangerous weather as it develops. These spotters form a key part of the community network that keeps central Oklahoma informed during severe storms.

The office shares forecasts and alerts through its official website, weather radio broadcasts, and social media, so most information is accessible without visiting in person. Those interested in learning more about its programs can reach out directly or check its online channels for public events.

On June 8, 1974, an F3 tornado that touched down southwest of Will Rogers Airport ruptured a gas line and forced the office to evacuate. Officials asked Jim Williams, chief meteorologist at WKY-TV (now KFOR-TV), to issue warnings for the unfolding outbreak until the office could resume operations.