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Content with Time Periods Becoming a Weather-Ready Nation (Today and Beyond) .
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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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The Port Meteorological Officer
The U.S. Voluntary Observing Ship program provides vital weather observations to the NWS, and Port Meteorological Officers serve as the field representatives and primary points of contact for ships. Read More »
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The Unsung Heroes of Firefighting: NWS Forecasters in the Field
Along with firefighters and first responders, there is another group vital to wildfire aid: Incident Meteorologists, or IMETs. Read More »
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Then and Now: Decades of Hurricane Preparedness
One crucial part of the National Weather Service’s effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation is the element of preparedness -- knowing what’s coming, where to go, and what to do. Read More »
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The Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004: A Wake-Up Call
For many around the world, the day after Christmas is celebrated as another holiday: “Boxing Day.” On that day in 2004, however, the world was shattered by one of the most devastating natural disasters in recorded history, forever changing humankind’s perception of tsunamis. Read More »
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The Great Flood of 1993
The size and impact of the Great Flood of 1993 was unprecedented and has been considered the most costly and devastating flood to ravage the U.S. in modern history. Read More »
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StormReady: Connecting with Communities to Save Lives
A tragic storm leads to an inspired idea to connect directly with communities. Read More »
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Scratching the Surface: A Photo History of Surface Analyses at the Weather Prediction Center
Though it has operated under many different names and used many different technologies to predict weather over the years, the Weather Prediction Center has been producing surface analyses since the very beginning. Read More »
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Reflecting on “The Long Winter” with Barb Mayes Boustead
For Barb Mayes Boustead, the record-breaking winter storms of 2008 and 2009 brought to mind another “Long Winter”: the one penned by Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little House book series. Read More »
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Planning Ahead: The #SafePlaceSelfie Campaign
The #SafePlace Selfie social media campaign, though fairly new, has had a monumental impact on safety and preparedness. Read More »