Whether you're planning travel, outdoor events or developing a weather emergency plan, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) National Weather Service forecast and tools can help you prepare for any weather event.
NOAA’s National Weather Service and your local news channels comprise a weather planning team with tools such as National Weather Service climate data, National Weather Service Doppler radar and training resources for disaster preparedness teams. Use the following resources to be weather-aware and plan for any emergency:
1. NOAA National Weather Service Doppler radar
2. NWS education and training resources for you and your community
3. NOAA Weather Radio and multimedia alerts for personal and broadcast use
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Track weather events with National Weather Service radar
Large storm systems, both land-based and offshore, can wreak havoc on personal and business property. Follow the storms and track whether they're strengthening or weakening, or simply check for precipitation when planning outdoor activities using the National Weather Service Doppler radar and forecast for your location.
I recommend: View NWS radar and forecast by region. Just enter your location in the appropiate field to locate the NWS
local office. Track hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico and storms in Tornado Alley using the National Weather Service,
Dallas/Ft.Worth South Plains radar. The National Weather Service
Portland office tracks storms, ocean currents and anomalies in the Northeast. California Doppler images are available from the National Weather Service
Hanford radar and images from the Florida coast are included in the
NWS Southeast Sector Doppler.
Use the National Weather Service's education tools to prepare yourself and your community
Educate yourself and those around you using the National Weather Service's comprehensive training tools, and be prepared for any weather emergency. NOAA offers support and training resources specifically geared toward emergency planners, and the site features links to various agricultural and government agency websites.
I recommend: Contact your local
NWS representative and fill out the StormReady Community application, or listen to audio streaming
NWS audio public service announcements for training and broadcast.
Get the latest weather news and alerts using NOAA National Weather Service alerts
Whatever type of mobile communication you prefer, NOAA has you covered. Sign up for county or state-specific weather forecasts and emergency alerts via most media.
I recommend: Subscribe to
NWS RSS feeds and podcasts, or purchase the
Sima Products NOAA Emergency Alert Radio and program it to receive
NOAA Weather Radio coverage. Access weather forecasts and reports from your mobile phone using the
NWS Anywhere/Anytime Weather Forecasts, or browse a variety of alert options and resources using the Emergency Managers' Weather Information Network
(EMWIN).
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- The National Weather Service's community outreach program includes storm spotter training through SkyWarn, StormReady and TsunamiReady. Contact your local news station's American Meteorological Society (AMS) credentialed weather professional to get more information about NOAA and AMS programs.
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