National Weather Service Blacksburg, VA
Open House
Date/Time:
October 20, 2018
10 AM - 3 PM
Come join us Saturday October 20, 2018 for our open house!
Stop by any time between 10 AM and 3 PM to learn about the National Weather Service and what we do on a daily basis.
Admission is free!
In addition there will be booths and displays in the parking lot from some of our partners:
Virginia Department of Transportation Snow Plow
Red Cross
Virginia Department of Emergency Management communications trailer
VT Meteorology / Storm Chasers
Stay tuned for updates!
Things to do:
Watch a simulated weather balloon launch
Visit with some of our partners in the parking lot
Learn how we issue products and warnings
Hands-on experiments
Learn about severe weather and hydrology
Learn how the radar works
Child-friendly weather activities and games
Address:
1750 Forecast Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
*In the event of severe weather, the open house may need to be cancelled.
**No pets allowed. Service dogs permitted.
***No drugs, weapons, or alcohol of any kind allowed.