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
(952)361-6670
Voice
Website
https://www.weather.gov/mpx/Application process
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Service area
MN
Other Information
Hours of Operation
- Open Saturday or Sunday
- Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm
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
What's Here
Winter Storm Preparedness InformationWinter Storm AdvisoriesCold Weather AdvisoriesFlood Preparedness InformationFire AdvisoriesWildland Fire Preparedness InformationStorm Spotter Volunteer OpportunitiesTornado AdvisoriesFlood AdvisoriesSKYWARN ProgramTornado Preparedness InformationExtreme Heat Advisories/Warnings
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
