WeatherFest
Saturday, February 25, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Get blown away by Texas Severe Weather Awareness Week with a full day of weather science and fun for the whole family.

Take an up close look at one of the world’s most dramatic natural events and the science behind them during a free screening of Hurricane on the Bayou in the IMAX® Theatre at 10 a.m. See storm chasing and water rescue vehicles up close and test your ability to predict and survive severe weather with activities presented by Girlstart, YNN, the National Weather Service, and more. Dr. Burton Fitzsimmons, Chief Meteorologist at YNN will be giving a special presentation in the Texas Spirit Theater at 11:00 a.m. Teachers will earn CPE hours by attending this lecture.

Finally, don’t miss a free screening of the Museum’s original multimedia presentation, Wild Texas Weather, in the Texas Spirit Theater at 12:30 p.m. This production explores the fascinating phenomenon of tumultuous weather in the Lone Star State, both past and present.

Full Schedule of Events

FREE Family Activities

10 a.m.
Free Screening of Hurricane on the Bayou*
IMAX® Theatre

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Meet Meteorologists and Weather Experts
Girlstart’s Weather Science Extravaganza

11:00 a.m.
Special Presentation by Dr. Burton Fitzsimmons, YNN
Texas Spirit Theater

12:30 p.m.
Free Screening of Wild Texas Weather*
Texas Spirit Theater

Weather Safety Training

10 – 11:30 a.m.
NWS Skywarn® Basic Training
Austin Room

11:30a.m. – noon
Spotter Safety Course
Austin Room

12:30 – 2p.m.
NWS Skywarn ®Advanced Training
Austin Room

Click here for more information about Skywarn® training.

Educators Workshops – CPE Hours Available

11:00 a.m.
Special Presentation by Dr. Burton Fitzsimmons, YNN
Texas Spirit Theater

1 – 3 p.m.
UTeach Professional Development
Museum Boardroom

*regular admission applies to additional films and exhibits