National Weather Service Archives

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 ...

Light Hurricane Season Now Even More Likely

Forecasters with the National Weather Service raised the likelihood for a below-normal season in their most recent Atlantic hurricane season outlook. The update predicts a 70 percent chance of a ...