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Weather Information and Advisory - National Weather Service

1325 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Eligibility
Open to all
Hours
24 hours/7 days a week
Application process
Visit website
Service area
MN

Other Information

Hours of Operation

  • Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
  • Open Saturday or Sunday

Program Fees

  • No Fee
Provides weather-related warnings, observations, and forecasts. Information includes:
  • Current and archived weather information and advisories
  • Regional/local offices providing forecast and weather advisory information, Storm Spotters training, certification, volunteer opportunities, and coordination with emergency management
  • Skywarn program helps provide critical severe weather information from local organizations and private citizens to reach the NWS and local officials. Skywarn volunteers report information in real-time to their local officials and/or local NWS office.
  • Storm prediction center for future forecasts
  • Weather-related education and outreach, including online publications with information on tornadoes, extreme heat, winter weather, fires, and floods. Publications are available on the website for download.
Last Assured
09/16/2025
Providing organization
National Weather Service

Provides weather, water data, climate data, forecasts, and warnings for the protection of life and property, and for enhancement of the national economy

Weather Information and Advisory - National Weather Service