Storm Prediction Center facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Storm Prediction Center
	The logo of the Storm Prediction Center.
Agency overview
Formed	October 1995
Preceding agencies	National Severe Storms Forecast Center (1966–1995); SELS (1953–1966);
Jurisdiction	Federal government of the United States
Headquarters	Norman, Oklahoma
Employees	43
Agency executive	Russell Schneider, Director;
Parent agency	National Centers for Environmental Prediction

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC), in Norman, Oklahoma, is part of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction.

Images for kids

Day 1 Convective Outlook and Probabilistic maps issued by the Storm Prediction Center during the heart of a tornado outbreak on April 7, 2006. The top map indicates the risk of general severe weather (including large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes), while the bottom map specifically shows the risk percentage of a tornado forming within 25 miles (40 km) of any point within the enclosed area. The hatched area on the bottom map indicates a 10% or greater risk of an F2 or stronger tornado forming within 25 miles (40 km) of a point.
Graphic associated with the example mesoscale discussion.
Graphic associated with the example watch.
An example of a Day 1 fire outlook, issued in the midst of the October 2007 California wildfires.