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|headquarters= 120 David L Boren Blvd, [[Norman, Oklahoma]] 73072
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'''National Weather Service - Norman, Oklahoma''' is a local forecast office for central and most of western [[Oklahoma]], with the exception of the panhandle. The office in [[Norman, Oklahoma|Norman]] currently operates a [[WSR-88D]] (NEXRAD) radar system. The office manages three different local [[Weather radar|Doppler weather radars]]: one in [[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma|Oklahoma City]] (TLX) in [[central Oklahoma]], one in southwestern Oklahoma in [[Frederick, Oklahoma|Frederick]] (FDR), and one in northern Oklahoma at [[Vance Air Force Base]] (VNX).<ref name="NWS Norman">{{cite web|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/|title=NWS Norman}}</ref> It is located on campus of the [[University of Oklahoma]] in the [[National Weather Center]].<ref>http://www.nwcnorman.org/partners/</ref> Currently, the Meteorologist In Charge is David Andra.<ref name="NWS Norman"/>
'''National Weather Service - Norman, Oklahoma''' is a local forecast office for central and most of western [[Oklahoma]], with the exception of the panhandle. The office in [[Norman, Oklahoma|Norman]] currently operates a [[WSR-88D]] (NEXRAD) radar system. The office manages three different local [[Weather radar|Doppler weather radars]]: one in [[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma|Oklahoma City]] (TLX) in [[central Oklahoma]], one in southwestern Oklahoma in [[Frederick, Oklahoma|Frederick]] (FDR), and one in northern Oklahoma at [[Vance Air Force Base]] (VNX).<ref name="NWS Norman">{{cite web|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/|title=National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office Norman, Oklahoma |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-24}}</ref> It is located on campus of the [[University of Oklahoma]] in the [[National Weather Center]].<ref name="National Weather Center Partners">{{cite web|url=http://www.nwcnorman.org/partners/|title=National Weather Center Partners |author=National Weather Center |accessdate=2013-09-24}}</ref> Currently, the Meteorologist In Charge is David Andra.<ref name="NWS Norman"/>
==History==
==History==
===Location===
===Location===
On November 1, 1890, a Weather Bureau office was created in [[central Oklahoma]], beginning operation in Oklahoma City at the Overholser Opera House, in the southeast corner of the intersection of Robinson and Grand. A long time after the Weather Bureau had changed its location, the theater it had been housed in was demolished in 1964, and today, the [[Cox Convention Center]] now stands there. After leaving the Opera House, the office changed location again, and officially began operation at its new location, the Culbertson Building at the southeast corner of Broadway and Grand, beginning operation on July 1, 1902. It was closed only a few years later on January 16, 1906, the reason being that a new weather observatory was being constructed at 1923 Classen Boulevard in Oklahoma City, where the office relocated soon after.<ref name="NWS Norman"/> On April 2, 1932, a new Weather Bureau office opened at [[Will Rogers Airport]]. The office then began a slow transition from the weather observatory to the office at the airport. Eventually, an actual building was constructed at the airport to house just the Weather Bureau office, and the office moved there on October 22, 1965. Shortly after, the U.S. Weather Bureau was renamed the [[National Weather Service]] (NWS). On January 27, 1987, the National Weather Service office relocated to a building that had been constructed at [[Max Westheimer Airport]] in Norman, Oklahoma, specifically for the use of the NWS office. Later on, the [[Storm Prediction Center]] (SPC) relocated there from its previous location in Kansas City, and the [[National Severe Storms Laboratory]] had also been located there. On August 7, 2006, the National Weather Service office, as well as the Storm Prediction Center and the NSSL began to move to a new building on the [[University of Oklahoma|University of Oklahoma's]] south Research Campus, known as the [[National Weather Center]], where it is still located today.<ref name="NWS Norman"/>
On November 1, 1890, a Weather Bureau office was created in [[central Oklahoma]], beginning operation in Oklahoma City at the Overholser Opera House, in the southeast corner of the intersection of Robinson and Grand. A long time after the Weather Bureau had changed its location, the theater it had been housed in was demolished in 1964, and today, the [[Cox Convention Center]] now stands there. After leaving the Opera House, the office changed location again, and officially began operation at its new location, the Culbertson Building at the southeast corner of Broadway and Grand, beginning operation on July 1, 1902. It was closed only a few years later on January 16, 1906, the reason being that a new weather observatory was being constructed at 1923 Classen Boulevard in Oklahoma City, where the office relocated soon after.<ref name="NWS Norman"/> On April 2, 1932, a new Weather Bureau office opened at [[Will Rogers Airport]]. The office then began a slow transition from the weather observatory to the office at the airport. Eventually, an actual building was constructed at the airport to house just the Weather Bureau office, and the office moved there on October 22, 1965. Shortly after, the U.S. Weather Bureau was renamed the [[National Weather Service]] (NWS). On January 27, 1987, the National Weather Service office relocated to a building that had been constructed at [[Max Westheimer Airport]] in Norman, Oklahoma, specifically for the use of the NWS office. Later on, the [[Storm Prediction Center]] (SPC) relocated there from its previous location in Kansas City, and the [[National Severe Storms Laboratory]] had also been located there. On August 7, 2006, the National Weather Service office, as well as the Storm Prediction Center and the NSSL began to move to a new building on the [[University of Oklahoma|University of Oklahoma's]] south Research Campus, known as the [[National Weather Center]], where it is still located today.<ref name="NWS Norman"/>
===Notable Weather Events===
===Notable Weather Events===
This forecast office issued the first [[Tornado Emergency]] on May 3, 1999, when a powerful [[F5 tornado]] traveled across parts of the Oklahoma City metro. The [[1999 Bridge Creek–Moore tornado|tornado in question]] was not only the first tornado in U.S. history to surpass one billion dollars in damage, but was the most powerful tornado ever recorded, with the fastest winds recorded on Earth.<ref>http://www.sizes.com/natural/wind.htm</ref> In 2013, the office in Norman issued [[Tornado warning|tornado warnings]] on both a powerful [[2013 Moore tornado|tornado]] just south of Oklahoma City on May 20, and a [[2013 El Reno tornado|record-breaking diameter tornado]] west of Oklahoma City, in [[El Reno, Oklahoma|El Reno]].<ref>http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=events-20130531-pns</ref>
This forecast office issued the first [[Tornado Emergency]] on May 3, 1999, when a powerful [[F5 tornado]] traveled across parts of the Oklahoma City metro. The [[1999 Bridge Creek–Moore tornado|tornado in question]] was not only the first tornado in U.S. history to surpass one billion dollars in damage, but was the most powerful tornado ever recorded, with the fastest winds recorded on Earth.<ref name="Wind Speeds near Earth's Surface, Speeds in Tornadoes">{{cite web|url=http://www.sizes.com/natural/wind.htm|title=Tornado Speeds May 3, 1999 |author=Sizes, Inc. |accessdate=2013-09-24}}</ref> In 2013, the office in Norman issued [[Tornado warning|tornado warnings]] on both a powerful [[2013 Moore tornado|tornado]] just south of Oklahoma City on May 20, and a [[2013 El Reno tornado|record-breaking diameter tornado]] west of Oklahoma City, in [[El Reno, Oklahoma|El Reno]].<ref name="El Reno Severe Weather Statement May 31">{{cite web|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=events-20130531-pns|title=Public Information Statement NWS Norman May 31-June 1 |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-24}}</ref>


==NOAA Weather Radio==
==NOAA Weather Radio==
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| frequency = 162.425 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 162.425 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1998|06|17}} -->
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1998|06|17}} -->
| language = English
| language = [[English Language|English]]
| power = 300 Watts
| power = 300 Watts
| website = <!-- {{URL|http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-lts}} -->
| website = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-lts
}}
}}
'''WWG-97''', the radio transmitter in [[Altus, Oklahoma|Altus]], provides coverage for seven counties: five counties in southwestern Oklahoma, and two counties in western north Texas. This transmitter has functioned since its initiation on June 17, 1998.<ref name="WWG97">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-lts |title= Altus, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
'''WWG-97''', the radio transmitter in [[Altus, Oklahoma|Altus]], provides coverage for seven counties: five counties in southwestern Oklahoma, and two counties in western north Texas. This transmitter has functioned since its initiation on June 17, 1998.<ref name="WWG97">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-lts |title= Altus, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
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| frequency = 162.525 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 162.525 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1999|09|06}} -->
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1999|09|06}} -->
| language = English
| language = [[English Language|English]]
| power = 300 Watts
| power = 300 Watts
| website = <!-- {{URL|http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-adm}} -->
| website = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-adm
}}
}}
'''KXI-57''' in [[Ardmore, Oklahoma|Ardmore]] provides coverage for nine counties in southern Oklahoma. This transmitter has been in use since its activation on September 9, 1999.<ref name="KXI57">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-adm |title= Ardmore, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
'''KXI-57''' in [[Ardmore, Oklahoma|Ardmore]] provides coverage for nine counties in southern Oklahoma. This transmitter has been in use since its activation on September 9, 1999.<ref name="KXI57">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-adm |title= Ardmore, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
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| area = Southeastern Oklahoma
| area = Southeastern Oklahoma
| frequency = 162.500 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 162.500 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| language = English
| language = [[English Language|English]]
| power = 300 Watts
| power = 300 Watts
| website = <!-- {{URL|http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-aqr}} -->
| website = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-aqr
}}
}}
'''KWN-49''' is located in [[Atoka, Oklahoma]], and provides coverage for eight counties in southeastern Oklahoma. It has been operating since 2003.<ref name="KWN49">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-aqr |title= Atoka, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
'''KWN-49''' is located in [[Atoka, Oklahoma]], and provides coverage for eight counties in southeastern Oklahoma. It has been operating since 2003.<ref name="KWN49">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-aqr |title= Atoka, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
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| frequency = 162.450 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 162.450 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|2007|01|07}} -->
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|2007|01|07}} -->
| language = English
| language = [[English Language|English]]
| power = 300 Watts
| power = 300 Watts
| website = <!-- {{URL|http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-chk}} -->
| website = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-chk
}}
}}
'''KJY-94''', located in [[Chickasha, Oklahoma]], provides weather coverage for eight counties in southern Oklahoma. It began operation on January 7, 2007.<ref name="KJY94">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-chk |title= Chickasha, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
'''KJY-94''', located in [[Chickasha, Oklahoma]], provides weather coverage for eight counties in southern Oklahoma. It began operation on January 7, 2007.<ref name="KJY94">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-chk |title= Chickasha, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
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| frequency = 162.525 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 162.525 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1979|01|06}} -->
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1979|01|06}} -->
| language = English
| language = [[English Language|English]]
| power = 1000 Watts
| power = 1000 Watts
| website = <!-- {{URL|http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-csm}} -->
| website = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-csm
}}
}}
'''WKY-87''', located in [[Clinton, Oklahoma]], transmits weather information to seven counties in western Oklahoma. It was initiated and began operation in 1979 on January 6.<ref name="WXK87">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-csm |title= Clinton, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
'''WKY-87''', located in [[Clinton, Oklahoma]], transmits weather information to seven counties in western Oklahoma. It was initiated and began operation in 1979 on January 6.<ref name="WXK87">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-csm |title= Clinton, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
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| frequency = 162.475 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 162.475 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1979|06|13}} -->
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1979|06|13}} -->
| language = English
| language = [[English Language|English]]
| power = 1000 Watts
| power = 1000 Watts
| website = <!-- {{URL|http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-end}} -->
| website = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-end
}}
}}
'''WXL-48''', the NWS radio transmitter in [[Enid, Oklahoma]], provides coverage for seven counties in the north-central section of Oklahoma. It began transmitting information on June 13, 1979.<ref name="WXL48">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-end |title= Enid, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
'''WXL-48''', the NWS radio transmitter in [[Enid, Oklahoma]], provides coverage for seven counties in the north-central section of Oklahoma. It began transmitting information on June 13, 1979.<ref name="WXL48">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-end |title= Enid, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
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| frequency = 162.550 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 162.550 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1978|12|15}} -->
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1978|12|15}} -->
| language = English
| language = [[English Language|English]]
| power = 1000 Watts
| power = 1000 Watts
| website = <!-- {{URL|http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-law}} -->
| website = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-law
}}
}}
The NWS radio transmitter in [[Lawton, Oklahoma]], '''WXK-86''', provides coverage for seven counties in and around the [[Lawton Metropolitan Statistical Area|Lawton area]]. It started sending transmissions for the Nation Weather Service on December 15, 1978.<ref name="WXK86">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-law |title= Lawton, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
The NWS radio transmitter in [[Lawton, Oklahoma]], '''WXK-86''', provides coverage for seven counties in and around the [[Lawton Metropolitan Statistical Area|Lawton area]]. It started sending transmissions for the Nation Weather Service on December 15, 1978.<ref name="WXK86">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-law |title= Lawton, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
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| frequency = 162.400 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 162.400 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1978|09|18}} -->
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1978|09|18}} -->
| language = English
| language = [[English Language|English]]
| power = 1000 Watts
| power = 1000 Watts
| website = <!-- {{URL|http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-okc}} -->
| website = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-okc
}}
}}
The radio transmitter in [[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]], '''WXK-85''', is perhaps one of the most important transmitters in the state, because it provides coverage for the entire [[Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area]]. It provides weather coverage to ten counties in central Oklahoma. It is the longest operating transmitter in the Norman forecast area in Oklahoma, beginning operation on September 18, 1978.<ref name="WXK85">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-okc |title= Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
The radio transmitter in [[Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]], '''WXK-85''', is perhaps one of the most important transmitters in the state, because it provides coverage for the entire [[Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area]]. It provides weather coverage to ten counties in central Oklahoma. It is the longest operating transmitter in the Norman forecast area in Oklahoma, beginning operation on September 18, 1978.<ref name="WXK85">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-okc |title= Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
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| frequency = 162.450 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 162.450 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1994|09|30}} -->
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1994|09|30}} -->
| language = English
| language = [[English Language|English]]
| power = 300 Watts
| power = 300 Watts
| website = <!-- {{URL|http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-pnc}} -->
| website = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-pnc
}}
}}
'''WWF-42''', the radio station located in [[Ponca City, Oklahoma]], provides weather coverage to two counties in southern Kansas, and to four counties in north-central Oklahoma. It has been in operation since September 30, 1994.<ref name="WWF42">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-pnc |title= Ponca City, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
'''WWF-42''', the radio station located in [[Ponca City, Oklahoma]], provides weather coverage to two counties in southern Kansas, and to four counties in north-central Oklahoma. It has been in operation since September 30, 1994.<ref name="WWF42">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-pnc |title= Ponca City, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
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| frequency = 162.500 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 162.500 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|2004|07|13}} -->
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|2004|07|13}} -->
| language = English
| language = [[English Language|English]]
| power = 1000 Watts
| power = 1000 Watts
| website = <!-- {{URL|http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-swo}} -->
| website = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-swo
}}
}}
'''WNG-654''' is a radio transmitter for the NWS, located in [[Stillwater, Oklahoma]]. It provides weather coverage for six counties in Oklahoma. WNG-654 has been in operation since July 13, 2007.<ref name="WNG654">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-swo |title= Stillwater, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
'''WNG-654''' is a radio transmitter for the NWS, located in [[Stillwater, Oklahoma]]. It provides weather coverage for six counties in Oklahoma. WNG-654 has been in operation since July 13, 2007.<ref name="WNG654">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-swo |title= Stillwater, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
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| frequency = 162.550 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 162.550 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|2006|11|29}} -->
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|2006|11|29}} -->
| language = English
| language = [[English Language|English]]
| power = 1000 Watts
| power = 1000 Watts
| website = <!-- {{URL|http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-sre}} -->
| website = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-sre
}}
}}
'''KJY-95''', located in [[Wewoka, Oklahoma]], provides NWS coverage for seven Oklahoma counties. It has been in operation since November 11, 2006.<ref name="KJY95">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-sre |title= Wewoka, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
'''KJY-95''', located in [[Wewoka, Oklahoma]], provides NWS coverage for seven Oklahoma counties. It has been in operation since November 11, 2006.<ref name="KJY95">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-sre |title= Wewoka, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
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| frequency = 162.475 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 162.475 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1978|03|02}} -->
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1978|03|02}} -->
| language = English
| language = [[English Language|English]]
| power = 1000 Watts
| power = 1000 Watts
| website = <!-- {{URL|http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-sps}} -->
| website = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-sps
}}
}}
'''WXK-31''', located in [[Wichita Falls, Texas]], provides NWS coverage for two counties in southwestern Oklahoma, and five counties in western north Texas. It is the oldest transmitter in the Norman forecast area, beginning operation on March 2, 1978.<ref name="WXK31">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-sps |title= Wichita Falls, Texas Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
'''WXK-31''', located in [[Wichita Falls, Texas]], provides NWS coverage for two counties in southwestern Oklahoma, and five counties in western north Texas. It is the oldest transmitter in the Norman forecast area, beginning operation on March 2, 1978.<ref name="WXK31">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-sps |title= Wichita Falls, Texas Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
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| frequency = 162.500 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| frequency = 162.500 [[Megahertz|MHz]]
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1997|09|25}} -->
| airdate = <!-- {{Start date|1997|09|25}} -->
| language = English
| language = [[English Language|English]]
| power = 1000 Watts
| power = 1000 Watts
| website = <!-- {{URL|http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-wwr}} -->
| website = http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-wwr
}}
}}
'''WWG-46''', located in [[Woodward, Oklahoma]], provides NWS coverage for nine counties in three different states: one county in southern Kansas, seven counties in northwestern Oklahoma, and one county in the northeastern section of the Texas panhandle. It began operation on September 25, 1997.<ref name="WWG46">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-wwr |title= Woodward, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
'''WWG-46''', located in [[Woodward, Oklahoma]], provides NWS coverage for nine counties in three different states: one county in southern Kansas, seven counties in northwestern Oklahoma, and one county in the northeastern section of the Texas panhandle. It began operation on September 25, 1997.<ref name="WWG46">{{cite web |url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-wwr |title= Woodward, Oklahoma Transmitter Info |author=OUN Webmaster |accessdate=2013-09-26}}</ref>
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*[http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun Official NWS Norman Website]
*[http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun Official NWS Norman Website]
*[https://www.facebook.com/US.NationalWeatherService.Norman.gov NWS Norman Facebook Page]]
*[https://www.facebook.com/US.NationalWeatherService.Norman.gov NWS Norman Facebook Page]]
*[https://twitter.com/NWSNorman NWS Norman Twitter Page]]

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National Weather Service Forecast Office Norman, Oklahoma
National Weather Service Logo

View of the National Weather Center, the current location of NWS Norman.
Agency overview
FormedNovember 1, 1890
Preceding agencies
  • National Weather Service Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • National Weather Bureau Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
TypeMeteorological
JurisdictionFederal Government of the United States
Headquarters120 David L Boren Blvd, Norman, Oklahoma 73072
35°10′55″N 97°26′24″W / 35.182°N 97.440°W / 35.182; -97.440
Employees25
Agency executives
  • David Andra, Meteorologist in Charge
  • Rick Smith, Warning Coordination Meteorologist
Parent agencyNational Weather Service
Websitehttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun

National Weather Service - Norman, Oklahoma is a local forecast office for central and most of western Oklahoma, with the exception of the panhandle. The office in Norman currently operates a WSR-88D (NEXRAD) radar system. The office manages three different local Doppler weather radars: one in Oklahoma City (TLX) in central Oklahoma, one in southwestern Oklahoma in Frederick (FDR), and one in northern Oklahoma at Vance Air Force Base (VNX).[1] It is located on campus of the University of Oklahoma in the National Weather Center.[2] Currently, the Meteorologist In Charge is David Andra.[1]

History

Location

On November 1, 1890, a Weather Bureau office was created in central Oklahoma, beginning operation in Oklahoma City at the Overholser Opera House, in the southeast corner of the intersection of Robinson and Grand. A long time after the Weather Bureau had changed its location, the theater it had been housed in was demolished in 1964, and today, the Cox Convention Center now stands there. After leaving the Opera House, the office changed location again, and officially began operation at its new location, the Culbertson Building at the southeast corner of Broadway and Grand, beginning operation on July 1, 1902. It was closed only a few years later on January 16, 1906, the reason being that a new weather observatory was being constructed at 1923 Classen Boulevard in Oklahoma City, where the office relocated soon after.[1] On April 2, 1932, a new Weather Bureau office opened at Will Rogers Airport. The office then began a slow transition from the weather observatory to the office at the airport. Eventually, an actual building was constructed at the airport to house just the Weather Bureau office, and the office moved there on October 22, 1965. Shortly after, the U.S. Weather Bureau was renamed the National Weather Service (NWS). On January 27, 1987, the National Weather Service office relocated to a building that had been constructed at Max Westheimer Airport in Norman, Oklahoma, specifically for the use of the NWS office. Later on, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) relocated there from its previous location in Kansas City, and the National Severe Storms Laboratory had also been located there. On August 7, 2006, the National Weather Service office, as well as the Storm Prediction Center and the NSSL began to move to a new building on the University of Oklahoma's south Research Campus, known as the National Weather Center, where it is still located today.[1]

Notable Weather Events

This forecast office issued the first Tornado Emergency on May 3, 1999, when a powerful F5 tornado traveled across parts of the Oklahoma City metro. The tornado in question was not only the first tornado in U.S. history to surpass one billion dollars in damage, but was the most powerful tornado ever recorded, with the fastest winds recorded on Earth.[3] In 2013, the office in Norman issued tornado warnings on both a powerful tornado just south of Oklahoma City on May 20, and a record-breaking diameter tornado west of Oklahoma City, in El Reno.[4]

NOAA Weather Radio

NOAA Weather Radio is a service provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The service transmits information concerning warnings and forecasts provided by the local NWS office. It works in cooperation with the Federal Communications Commission, transmitting information provided by its Emergency Alert System. The Weather Forecast Office in Norman sends information through the use of 12 transmitters across Oklahoma and one transmitter in western north Texas.

WWG-97 Altus

WWG-97
A map of southwestern Oklahoma depicting the county coverage by the radio station in Altus, WWG-97.
Broadcast areaSouthwestern Oklahoma
Frequency162.425 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Technical information
Power300 Watts
Links
Websitehttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-lts

WWG-97, the radio transmitter in Altus, provides coverage for seven counties: five counties in southwestern Oklahoma, and two counties in western north Texas. This transmitter has functioned since its initiation on June 17, 1998.[5]

Oklahoma County Coverage

Texas County Coverage


KXI-57 Ardmore

KXI-57
A map of south-central Oklahoma depicting the county coverage by the radio station in Ardmore, KXI-57.
Broadcast areaSouth-Central Oklahoma
Frequency162.525 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Technical information
Power300 Watts
Links
Websitehttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-adm

KXI-57 in Ardmore provides coverage for nine counties in southern Oklahoma. This transmitter has been in use since its activation on September 9, 1999.[6]

County Coverage


KWN-49 Atoka

KWN-49
A map of southern Oklahoma depicting the county coverage by the radio station in Atoka, KWN-49.
Broadcast areaSoutheastern Oklahoma
Frequency162.500 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Technical information
Power300 Watts
Links
Websitehttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-aqr

KWN-49 is located in Atoka, Oklahoma, and provides coverage for eight counties in southeastern Oklahoma. It has been operating since 2003.[7]

County Coverage


KJY-94 Chickasha

KJY-94
A map of Oklahoma depicting the county coverage by the radio station in Chickasha, KJY-94.
Broadcast areaSouthern Oklahoma
Frequency162.450 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Technical information
Power300 Watts
Links
Websitehttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-chk

KJY-94, located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, provides weather coverage for eight counties in southern Oklahoma. It began operation on January 7, 2007.[8]

County Coverage


WXK-87 Clinton

WXY-87
A map of western Oklahoma depicting the county coverage by the radio station in Clinton, WXK-87.
Broadcast areaWestern Oklahoma
Frequency162.525 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Technical information
Power1000 Watts
Links
Websitehttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-csm

WKY-87, located in Clinton, Oklahoma, transmits weather information to seven counties in western Oklahoma. It was initiated and began operation in 1979 on January 6.[9]

County Coverage


WXL-48 Enid

WXL-48
A map of Oklahoma depicting the county coverage by the radio station in Enid, WXL-48.
Broadcast areaNorth-Central Oklahoma
Frequency162.475 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Technical information
Power1000 Watts
Links
Websitehttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-end

WXL-48, the NWS radio transmitter in Enid, Oklahoma, provides coverage for seven counties in the north-central section of Oklahoma. It began transmitting information on June 13, 1979.[10]

County Coverage


WXK-86 Lawton

WXK-86
A map of southwestern Oklahoma depicting the county coverage by the radio station in Lawton, WXK-86.
Broadcast areaLawton Metropolitan Statistical Area
Frequency162.550 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Technical information
Power1000 Watts
Links
Websitehttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-law

The NWS radio transmitter in Lawton, Oklahoma, WXK-86, provides coverage for seven counties in and around the Lawton area. It started sending transmissions for the Nation Weather Service on December 15, 1978.[11]

County Coverage


WXK-85 Oklahoma City

WXK-85
A map of central Oklahoma depicting the county coverage by the radio station in Oklahoma City, WXK-85.
Broadcast areaOklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area, Central Oklahoma
Frequency162.400 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Technical information
Power1000 Watts
Links
Websitehttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-okc

The radio transmitter in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, WXK-85, is perhaps one of the most important transmitters in the state, because it provides coverage for the entire Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area. It provides weather coverage to ten counties in central Oklahoma. It is the longest operating transmitter in the Norman forecast area in Oklahoma, beginning operation on September 18, 1978.[12]

County Coverage


WWF-42 Ponca City

WWF-42
A map of Oklahoma depicting the county coverage by the radio station in Ponca City, WWF-42.
Broadcast areaNorth-Central Oklahoma, Southern Kansas
Frequency162.450 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Technical information
Power300 Watts
Links
Websitehttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-pnc

WWF-42, the radio station located in Ponca City, Oklahoma, provides weather coverage to two counties in southern Kansas, and to four counties in north-central Oklahoma. It has been in operation since September 30, 1994.[13]

Kansas County Coverage

Oklahoma County Coverage


WNG-654 Stillwater

WNG-654
A map of Oklahoma depicting the county coverage by the radio station in Stillwater, WNG-654.
Broadcast areaOklahoma
Frequency162.500 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Technical information
Power1000 Watts
Links
Websitehttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-swo

WNG-654 is a radio transmitter for the NWS, located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It provides weather coverage for six counties in Oklahoma. WNG-654 has been in operation since July 13, 2007.[14]

County Coverage


KJY-95 Wewoka

KJY-95
A map of Oklahoma depicting the county coverage by the radio station in Wewoka, KJY-95.
Broadcast areaOklahoma
Frequency162.550 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Technical information
Power1000 Watts
Links
Websitehttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-sre

KJY-95, located in Wewoka, Oklahoma, provides NWS coverage for seven Oklahoma counties. It has been in operation since November 11, 2006.[15]

County Coverage


WXK-31 Wichita Falls

WXK-31
A map of Oklahoma and Texas depicting the county coverage by the radio station in Wichita Falls, WXK-31.
Broadcast areaSouthwestern Oklahoma and Western North Texas
Frequency162.475 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Technical information
Power1000 Watts
Links
Websitehttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-sps

WXK-31, located in Wichita Falls, Texas, provides NWS coverage for two counties in southwestern Oklahoma, and five counties in western north Texas. It is the oldest transmitter in the Norman forecast area, beginning operation on March 2, 1978.[16]

Oklahoma County Coverage

Texas County Coverage


WWG-46 Woodward

WWG-46
A map of western Oklahoma depicting the county coverage by the radio station in Woodward, WWG-46.
Broadcast areaNorthwestern Oklahoma, Northeastern Texas Panhandle, Southern Kansas
Frequency162.500 MHz
Programming
Language(s)English
Technical information
Power1000 Watts
Links
Websitehttp://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/?n=radio-wwr

WWG-46, located in Woodward, Oklahoma, provides NWS coverage for nine counties in three different states: one county in southern Kansas, seven counties in northwestern Oklahoma, and one county in the northeastern section of the Texas panhandle. It began operation on September 25, 1997.[17]

Kansas County Coverage

Oklahoma County Coverage

Texas County Coverage


Radars

KTLX

KTLX, shortened to TLX, is one of the radars connected with the Norman forecast office, and is located in Oklahoma City in central Oklahoma.[18]

KFDR

KFDR, shortened to FDR, is one of the radars connected with the Norman forecast office, and is located in Frederick, in southwestern Oklahoma. [19]

KVNX

KVNX, shortened to VNX, is one of the radars connected with the Norman forecast office, and is located at Vance Air Force Base in northern Oklahoma. [20]

See Also

References

  1. ^ a b c d OUN Webmaster. "National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office Norman, Oklahoma". Retrieved 2013-09-24.
  2. ^ National Weather Center. "National Weather Center Partners". Retrieved 2013-09-24.
  3. ^ Sizes, Inc. "Tornado Speeds May 3, 1999". Retrieved 2013-09-24.
  4. ^ OUN Webmaster. "Public Information Statement NWS Norman May 31-June 1". Retrieved 2013-09-24.
  5. ^ OUN Webmaster. "Altus, Oklahoma Transmitter Info". Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  6. ^ OUN Webmaster. "Ardmore, Oklahoma Transmitter Info". Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  7. ^ OUN Webmaster. "Atoka, Oklahoma Transmitter Info". Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  8. ^ OUN Webmaster. "Chickasha, Oklahoma Transmitter Info". Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  9. ^ OUN Webmaster. "Clinton, Oklahoma Transmitter Info". Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  10. ^ OUN Webmaster. "Enid, Oklahoma Transmitter Info". Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  11. ^ OUN Webmaster. "Lawton, Oklahoma Transmitter Info". Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  12. ^ OUN Webmaster. "Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Transmitter Info". Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  13. ^ OUN Webmaster. "Ponca City, Oklahoma Transmitter Info". Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  14. ^ OUN Webmaster. "Stillwater, Oklahoma Transmitter Info". Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  15. ^ OUN Webmaster. "Wewoka, Oklahoma Transmitter Info". Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  16. ^ OUN Webmaster. "Wichita Falls, Texas Transmitter Info". Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  17. ^ OUN Webmaster. "Woodward, Oklahoma Transmitter Info". Retrieved 2013-09-26.
  18. ^ NWS. "Oklahoma City, OK (Norman) Radar". Retrieved 2013-09-25.
  19. ^ NWS. "Frederick, OK Radar". Retrieved 2013-09-25.
  20. ^ NWS. "Vance Air Force Base, OK Radar". Retrieved 2013-09-25.
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