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Super Typhoon Sinlaku to Impact the Marianas and Guam; Severe Weather Threat from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes

Super Typhoon Sinlaku will bring destructive winds, widespread heavy rain/flooding, thunderstorms, and coastal impacts to the Marianas Islands into Wednesday. Typhoon conditions are likely over the Northern Mariana Islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes through Tuesday. Heavy snow is expected in the Pacific Northwest. Read More >

 Office Tours


Interested in learning more about our office and the jobs we perform? Our office conducts tours for small groups. Tours are scheduled prior to the date so that proper scheduling and notification is given to the staff. Office tours are available for educational, operational and informational interests and can be tailored to the needs of the group or individual.

Tour guidelines:

  • Usually 3rd grade or older (around age 9)
  • Usually conducted between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays 
  • Tours and talks are weather dependent (may have to be cancelled if inclement weather is occuring or expected)

A 'typical' office tour includes...

  • Background about NOAA's National Weather Service
  • Tools used by meteorologists to issue warnings and forecast
  • The forecast process
  • Routine and non-routine duties
  • Tour of operations area to include workstation demonstration

Tours typically last 30 to 45 minutes but can be shortened or extended depending on topics requested and covered. Tours can also be modified depending on the needs of the group and educational interest.

For more information contact Warning Coordination Meteorologist or Science Operations Officer during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, at (308) 532-4936.

In the event of severe or inclement weather, scheduled tours may be cancelled and rescheduled for an alternate date.