Mark Your Calendars!! NWS Topeka Open House on October 1st, 2016 @ 10 AM to 3 PM - FREE to the public!

The National Weather Service Topeka office will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 1st, 2016. The Open House is FREE to the public. Office tours will begin at 10 AM and will end at 3 PM.

Walk-ins are welcome, but tickets for tours can be obtained at...https://nwstopeka.ticketleap.com/2016-nws-topeka-open-house/

The Open House will be a great opportunity to learn about the day-to-day operations at a National Weather Service office, to learn how meteorologists operate during severe weather, and to interact with several local TV/radio media and local/state organizations that work closely with the NWS to help promote weather preparedness and weather safety.

The Open House will be filled with numerous activities and booths, including:

National Weather Service office tours every 20 minutes
Weather balloon launches every hour
Presentations on Weather Forecasting and Weather Safety (scheduled times for these presentations coming soon)
Participate in interactive weather experiments (perfect for kids!)
Meet Leon the Lion, our NWS Lightning Safety Mascot
Raffles to win NOAA weather radios
... and so much more!!!

Restrictions

No Drugs, Weapons, Alcohol, Backpacks, Briefcases or Smoking Allowed on Premises.

No Pets Allowed. Service Animals Permitted.

Attendees and Personal Belongings Subject to Search.