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Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

 

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.