Volcanic Ash Advisory Statements . Ash plumes injected into the atmosphere pose dangers to aircraft flying through them. Using numerical model data, a Volcanic Ash Forecast Transport and Dispersion is produced by the National Weather Service. This information is provided to the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Geological Survey, to climate analysts, and scientists in other countries. Wildfire Detection .
Wildfires pose serious hazards to human populations and to natural resources.
The GOES satellites provide frequent updates, day or night, based on multispectral imagery. Precipitation Estimates . These estimates, along with qualitative remarks, are sent to National Weather Service field offices to aid in the issuance of watches, warnings, and special weather statements. Tracking Tropical Cyclones . Tropical storms place thousands of people at risk from flooding, high winds, and tidal surges.