Our Stories (old) - National Weather Service Heritage
Content with Time Periods Post-War Expansion (1945-1960) .
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The National Weather Service at 150: A Brief History
The National Weather Service celebrated its 150th Birthday on February 9, 2020. Read More »
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Then and Now: The National Hurricane Center
Officially founded in 1955, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has been in existence for almost 70 years. Read its storied history here. Read More »
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A Look Inside at Burlington
In 1956, the Weather Bureau office in Burlington, Vt., opens its doors to the public for the first time, to celebrate 50 years of operation. Read More »
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Flying the Aleutians
A Weather Bureau forecaster shares her experience in 1956 of familiarizing herself with the aviation network serving the Aleutian Islands. Read More »
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Numerical Weather Prediction
The forecast ability of the Weather Bureau greatly increases with the introduction of computer models to simulate the trends of the atmosphere. Read More »
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The National Weather Service and the Evolution of Meteorological Radar
Radar, a technological concept that was first developed over 100 years ago, is a vital part of modern meteorology. Read More »
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A Radar for 30 Rock
In 1960, the Weather Bureau goes to great heights to provide radar coverage for the New York City area. Read More »
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The Bear Mountain Weather Bureau Office
Just north of the New York City metropolitan area, visitors to Bear Mountain State Park can visit an old Weather Bureau office that was established in 1934. Read More »
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Weather for the "Atom Splitters"
In the late 1940's, the Weather Bureau establishes two special offices to fulfill the needs of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Read More »
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The Farmer and the Gadget
In 1948, a Canadian farmer writes a humorous letter to the Weather Bureau regarding a recovered radiosonde. Read More »