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National Weather ServiceProducts and Services
Steve DiRienzo
Warning Coordination Meteorologist
NWS Albany, NY
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Overview1. What is the National Weather Service?
2. Watches, Warnings and Advisories and Outlooks Too!
3. Routine Products and Services
4. Specialty Centers
5. Communication Channels
6. Outreach and Education
7. Websites
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NWS Products and Services Reference Guidebook
• Most of what I’m going to talk about is from the Reference Guidebook
• http://www.weather.gov/om/guide/
• .pdf Document
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1. What is the National Weather Service
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NWS Mission
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Weather Forecast Offices
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2. Watches, Warnings, Advisories and Outlooks Too!
1. Outlook: An outlook is used to indicate that a hazardous weather event may develop but there is still uncertainty. Forecaster confidence of an event occurring is generally greater than 30 percent. This stage is intended to provide those who need it, considerable lead-time to prepare for the possible event.
2. Watch: A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather event has increased, but its occurrence, location and/or timing is still somewhat uncertain. Forecaster confidence is generally greater than 50 percent. This stage is intended to provide enough lead-time so those who need to set their plans in motion can do so.
3. Warning/Advisory: A warning or advisory is used when a hazardous weather event is imminent, or is already occurring. Forecaster confidence is generally greater than 80 percent. A warning is used for conditions that pose a threat to life and property. An advisory is used for less serious conditions that cause significant inconvenience and, if proper precautions are not taken, could pose a threat to life and property. When a warning or advisory is issued, preparations should be completed or rushed to completion.
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Definitions
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Why Does NWS Forecast Rivers?
• The National Weather Bureau Organic Act of 1890 (U.S. Code title 15, section 311) mandates that the National Weather Service is the responsible agent for "the forecasting of weather, the issue of storm warnings, the display of weather and flood signals for the benefit of agriculture." The NWS uses many sources of data when developing its flood forecasts. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the principal source of data on river depth and flow.
• The USGS operates and maintains more than 85 percent of the Nation's
stream-gaging stations, which includes 98 percent of those that are used for real-time river forecasting.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
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Winter Weather Watches/Warnings
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Thunderstorm/Tornado Watches/Warnings
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Hydrology (Water) Watches/Warnings
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Non-Precipitation Watches and Warnings
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Non-Precipitation Watches and Warnings Cont.
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Fire WeatherWatches/Warnings
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Statements – Used for Updates
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Verification and Performance Goals
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3. Routine Products and Services
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Point and Click Forecast
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NWS GIS Data Portal
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/gis/
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XML and RSS Feeds
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Radar Products
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Radar Products Cont.
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Hydrologic Services
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Fire Weather Services
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Fire Weather – NWS Spot Forecasts
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Fire Weather - NWS Spot Forecasts
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Routine Aviation Products
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Climate Services
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4. Specialty Centers – Storm Prediction Center
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Specialty Centers – National Hurricane Center
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Specialty Centers – National Hurricane Center
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Specialty Centers – River Forecast Centers
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Specialty Centers – River Forecast Centers
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Specialty Centers – Regional Climate Centers
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Specialty Centers – Climate Prediction Center
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Specialty Centers – Hydrometeorological Prediction Center
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Specialty Centers – National Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center
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Specialty Centers – ARL –HYSPLIT Model Plume Trajectories
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5. Communication Channels
Cell Phone/Smartphone/Blackberry Version:
http://mobile.weather.gov/
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Communication Channels – NOAA Weather Radio
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/nwr/
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Communication Channels – Emergency Alert System (EAS)
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Communication Channels – EMWIN and IWIN
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Communication Channels – iNWS
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6. Outreach and Education
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6. Outreach and Education
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6. Outreach and Education
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6. Outreach and Education
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Decision Support Services
If you need to contact us for Emergency Management Support:
1-800-239-2123
We are staffed 24/7.
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Summary1. What is the National Weather Service?
2. Watches, Warnings and Advisories and Outlooks Too!
3. Routine Products and Services
4. Specialty Centers
5. Communication Channels
6. Outreach and Education
7. Websites
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NWS Products and Services Reference Guidebook
• Most of what I talked about is from the Reference Guidebook
• http://www.weather.gov/om/guide/
• .pdf Document
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School Severe Weather Emergency Plan Guidebook
• A guide to developing a severe weather emergency plan for schools
• http://www.erh.noaa.gov/aly/Special/School%20Weather%20Safety%20Plan.pdf /
• .pdf Document
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The End• Questions?
• Steve DiRienzo• Warning Coordination Meteorologist• 1-518-435-9571 x223• [email protected]
• Britt Westergard• Senior Service Hydrologist• 1-518-435-9571 x234• [email protected]