4Warn Storm School kicks off at Science Museum Oklahoma
Hundreds of students, including teachers and parents watched and listened intently to Mike as he discussed severe weather in Oklahoma.
Mike talked about the importance of being prepared and not scared of our wild weather.
He shared his lifelong excitement of studying our weather as part of the 4 Warn Storm School at Science Museum Oklahoma, a monthly severe weather educational presentation.
Spring is about to begin and its time to be thinking about your own severe weather plan.
The 4 Warn Storm Team is pleased to partner with Science Museum Oklahoma for this fantastic program.
You can learn more by going to Sciencemuseumok.org
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