National Weather Service News
‘PDS’ Warnings Designed to Grab Attention During Extreme Weather
The National Weather Service's Los Angeles page screams "Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS)" in hot pink letters against a gray background. It's a rare warning aimed at seizing attention ahead of ...
Weak La Nina Expected in the Central Region of the U.S. This Winter: NWS
A newly released climate outlook for January through March 2025 suggests a weak La Nina will lead to above-normal precipitation and above to near-normal temperatures in the central region of the U.S. ...
Spring Storms Bring Risk of Flooding
As spring gets under way, warmer temperatures means rapid snow melt and more storms leading to the potential for river flooding. River flooding is classified as Minor, Moderate or Major based on ...
Congress Passes Bill to Boost National Weather Service Forecast, Storm Warning Research
The National Weather Service would have to boost research – including some from private companies – to improve forecasts and storm warnings under a bill headed to President Donald trump's desk. ...
National Weather Service Launches Advance Warning Disaster Model
Neighborhoods about to be hit by tornadoes and pilots heading into turbulence will get more warning from the National Weather Service starting today. At least, that's the promise of a new forecast ...