Meet News 9 Weather Team At National Weather Festival In Norman

News 9's weather team and storm trackers will be at the National Weather Festival in Norman Saturday. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and admission is free.

Saturday, November 1st 2014, 10:52 am

By: News 9

Meet News 9 Weather Team At National Weather Festival In Norman

News 9's weather team and storm trackers will be at the National Weather Festival in Norman Saturday. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and admission is free.

Meet Chief Meteorologist David Payne, Jed Castles, Matt Mahler, Lacey Swope, Cassie Heiter and Justin Rudicel as well as many News 9 storm trackers. Get an up close look at Bob Mills Sky News 9 HD and meet pilot Jim Gardner.

"We had a huge crowd last year - expecting even more this year - so get there early," said Matt Mahler, News 9 meteorologist.

It's a family-friendly event with lots of children's activities. First responders and emergency managers will be on hand with emergency response vehicles and equipment displays.

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Activities include hourly weather balloon launches and a chance to see "Dorothy, D.O.T. and Toto" up close. There will even be appearances by superheroes - so don't miss out.

Oklahomans love their weather - and News 9 meteorologists love to meet Oklahomans, so be sure to come by and say hi. News 9's weather team will be launching a weather balloon at 1 p.m.

See you at the National Weather Center, 120 David Boren Boulevard in Norman.

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