HOME FORECAST PAST WEATHER SAFETY INFORMATION EDUCATION NEWS SEARCH ABOUT About the NWS National Program The National Weather Service (NWS) Weather.gov > About the NWS About Serving you in every community in the U.S. Check out who we are and what we do! NWS Mission Provide weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy. NWS Vision A Weather-Ready Nation: Society is prepared for and responds to weather, water, and climate-dependent events. Weather-Ready Nation Story Accurate weather forecasts do not always result in a good outcome. The National Weather Service (NWS) learned this difficult...Read more Who we are NWS has played a key role in protecting American lives and properties for over a century. The timely provision of reliable weather, water, climate, and environmental information has supported the Nation's social and economic development. NWS offices in communities across the United States and its territories, supported by regional and national centers, provide the authoritative information needed by Americans, including national, regional, state, tribal, and local authorities, to plan, prepare, mitigate, and respond to natural and human-caused events...Read more Forecasts and Services NWS provides weather, water, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. These services include Forecasts and Observations, Warnings, Impact-based Decision Support Services, and Education in an effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation. The ultimate goal is to have a society that is prepared for and responds to weather, water and climate events...Read More Science and Technology Advances in science and technology are essential to meeting the National Weather Service mission to protect lives and property and enhance the national economy. Each day, the NWS is working towards integrating critical science advancements, research, technology, and innovation across the agency to help protect lives and property in your local community...Read more NWS Partners NWS is an organization that relies heavily on science, partnerships, and ties to local communities to successfully provide weather, water, and climate data, forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. The NWS works with many partners, including those from national and local government, members of the weather enterprise, Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors, and Academia to help educate people in all...Read More Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Follow us on YouTube ABOUT RSS Feed US Dept of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service About the NWS 1325 East West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 Comments? Questions? Please Contact Us. Disclaimer Information Quality Help Glossary Privacy Policy Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) About Us Career Opportunities × We'd welcome your feedback! Thank you for visiting our website. You have been selected to participate in a brief customer satisfaction survey to let us know how we can improve your experience. The survey is designed to measure your entire experience, please look for it at the conclusion of your visit. This survey is conducted by an independent company ForeSee, on behalf of the site you are visiting. No, thanks Yes, I'll give feedback