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#NWS: Severe storms predicted ahead of cold front on Saturday

April 12, 2019: Potential heavy downpours could lead to very localized flooding.

#NWS: To protect lungs, minimize talking

January 29, 2019

The Latest: #NWS calls Washington #TORNADO significant

December 19, 2018: The Latest on a tornado that damaged homes in Washington state (all times local): 11:05 a.m.

#NWS confirms 6 tornadoes across parts of Penn.

October 4, 2018

Sorry, Houston: Storms will dampen your weekend plans, #NWS says

September 20, 2018: Rolling thunderstorms will likely dampen your weekend plans in Houston, according to the National Weather Service.

#NWS extends flash flood warning for Galveston, Chambers, Brazoria counties

September 3, 2018: Houston's streak of rotten holiday weather continued Monday as rainstorms caused flooding across the region, especially near the Gulf Coast.

All tropical storm warnings and watches lifted for Hawaii: #NWS

August 25, 2018: All coastal weather warnings and watch advisories for the Hawaiian Islands were lifted on Saturday as Tropical Storm Lane weakened further and drifted to the west, away from land, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.

Winds fanning wildfires wont die down until Tuesday: #NWS

June 11, 2018: (Reuters) - Gusting winds driving the flames of a largely uncontrolled wildfire are expected to keep fanning the blaze through an 11th day on Monday on the bone-dry hills of southwest Colorado, where more than 2,000 homes have already been evacuated.

Winds fanning Colorado wildfires wont die down until Tuesday: #NWS

June 11, 2018: Gusting winds driving the flames of a largely uncontrolled wildfire are expected to keep fanning the blaze through an 11th day on Monday.

#NWS issues flood emergency for N.C. as Alberto threatens dam

May 30, 2018: A flash flood emergency was issued in North Carolina ahead of now-Tropical Depression Alberto, in what forecasters said is a life-threatening situation.

Two tornadoes hit NY amid powerful Northeast storms on Tuesday, #NWS says

May 17, 2018: Two tornadoes with high-speed winds reportedly tore through parts of a New York county on Tuesday as widespread storms barreled through the Northeast.

Three tornadoes hit NY amid powerful Northeast storms on Tuesday, #NWS says

May 17, 2018: Three tornadoes with high-speed winds reportedly tore through parts of New York on Tuesday as widespread storms barreled through the Northeast.

Two tornados hit NY amid powerful Northeast storms on Tuesday, #NWS says

May 16, 2018: Two tornados with high-speed winds reportedly tore through parts of a New York county on Tuesday as widespread storms barreled through the Northeast.

#NWS projects more active than normal fire season

April 11, 2018

Sister Georgeann gathers data for #NWS for 50 years: An important part of science

February 21, 2018

Updated statement: AccuWeather stands by original conclusion on miscoded #NWS #TSUNAMI warning

February 7, 2018: AccuWeather has further reviewed recent National Weather Service statements related to the miscoded NWS tsunami warning of Feb. 6, and stands by its original conclusion. It seems clear that the NWS codes were the problem.

#NWS issues #WEATHER advisories for 28 states ahead of new storm

February 6, 2018: A new winter storm will bring a mix of snow, sleet, ice and rain across the Midwest on Tuesday and into the Northeast later this week, forecasters said.

AccuWeather responds to miscoded #NWS #TSUNAMI warning

February 6, 2018: AccuWeather passed on a National Weather Service Tsunami Warning that was intended by the NWS to be a test but was miscoded by the NWS as a real warning.

Amid busy #HURRICANE season, #NWS hampered by shortage of meteorologists

September 27, 2017: There are currently 248 vacancies at the National Weather Service.

Houston could receive record 50 inches of rain, #NWS says

August 27, 2017: "We're in kind of unprecedented territory with this storm," says NWS meteorologist Patrick Burke.

TEXAS IN THE CROSSHAIRS Harvey appears to strengthen to Category 2 #HURRICANE, #NWS says

August 25, 2017

This microburst crashed down directly over #NWS radar in Texas

July 27, 2017: Sometimes, you have to wonder if Mother Nature has a sense of humor; that was certainly the case Wednesday evening in El Paso, when a monsoonal severe thunderstorm dropped a wet microburst directly on top of the National Weather Service radar. “I was driving home, and after about 10 minutes I looked back and saw [...

The #NWS shared its LGBT pride — and Facebook turned the support into hate

June 27, 2017: Differences make us stronger, more flexible, and more open to new ideas. Diversity leads to innovation, creativity and… Posted by U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) on Monday, June 26, 2017 The National Weather Service wanted to show some support for its LGBT employees and the community at-large. June is...

Report: #NWS meteorologists are “fatigued” and “demoralized” due to understaffing

June 2, 2017: The employees of the National Weather Service are demoralized, according to a recent report by the Government Accountability Office. They are understaffed and spread thin, covering shifts and positions beyond what they were hired to fill. The weather never sleeps, and apparently neither does the Weather Service. Bet...

Three #NWS radar sites down during severe #WEATHER outbreak; NWS calls for more storm spotter reports, enabled by unique AccuWe

April 6, 2017
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