United States of America
Permanent Representative
Mr Kenneth GRAHAM
Hydrological Adviser
Dr Donald W. CLINE
Regional Association
Region IV: North America, Central America, Caribbean
Regional Involvement
Region IV: North America, Central America, Caribbean
Region V: South-West Pacific
Date of WMO Membership
INFCOM
INFCOM Management Group (2020-2023)
Standing Committee on WMO Integrated Processing and Prediction System (SC-WIPPS)
Standing Committee on Measurements, Instrumentation and Traceability (SC-MINT) (2020-2024)
Standing Committee on Earth Observing Systems and Monitoring Networks (SC-ON) (2020-2024)
Standing Committee on Information Management and Technology (SC-IMT)
SERCOM
Commission for Services - Officers
SERCOM Management Group
Standing Committee on Climate Services
Standing Committee on Hydrological Services
Standing Committee on Marine Meteorological and Oceanographic Services (SC-MMO)
Standing Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction and Early Warning Services
Study Group on Integrated Energy Services
Study Group on Integrated Health Services
Study Group on Integrated Urban Services
Expert Network
Expert Network
Focal Points
Commission for Observation, Infrastructure and Information Systems (INFCOM)
Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and Related Environmental Services and Applications (SERCOM)
NMHS Mandate & Structure
Observations, Data and Warnings
All Information
- Part 1 (NMS Mandate and Planning)
- Part 2 (NMS Capacity)
- Part 3 (Quality Management)
- Part 4 (Disaster Risk Reduction)
- Part 5 (Data and Observations)
- Part 6 (Services)
- Part 7 (Climate Services)
- Part 8 (Hydrology)
- Part 9 (Social Media)
1.14 Link to national drought policy
https:// drought.gov/drought/what-nidis
1.19 A consultative platform for the public sector, private sector, academia and civil society to foster regular cooperative dialogue
1.7 Title of primary legislative act determining NMS functions
Organic Act of 1890 (15 USC 313)
1.8 Other regulatory framework applicable to NMS functions
H.R.353 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017
1.9 Mandate for provision of climate services
Yes
1.10 Unit dedicated to climate-related activities nn
Yes
1.12 Other organizations (governmental, academic, private, commercial, etc.) providing climate services in the country
many entities
1.17 Formal agreements between public and private sector (Service Delivery)
1.3 Legal status of the NMS
Government or state owned, providing Public Weather Service (PWS) or other services to the state or to the public only (commercial activities not allowed)
1.15 Studies on socio-economic benefits undertaken in the last 10 years
1.2 Title of the institution with authority over the service:
NOAA
1.1 Title of the National Meteorological or Hydrometeorological Service (NMS)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
1.18 Legislation provisions concerning private sector participation in the delivery of information and services along the value chain
2.1 Gender distribution of staff (Total)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Climatologists/Climate Services
30
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Researchers
0
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Support Staff
363
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Other
691
2.14 Total annual budget
2.15 Main sources of funding
Government;
2.16 Percentage of budget coming from non-government budget
2.17 Budget trend in the recent 3-5 years
Steadily decreasing
2.18 Sources of funding for improving the hydrometeorological infrastructure, etc.
National agencies;
2.19 Development/strategic plan in place in NMS, covering the next 3-5 years
Yes
2.1 Gender distribution of staff (Total Male)
3527
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Management (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists
2319
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorological Technicians
560
2.6 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years
No significant year-to-year change
2.23 Communications capacity and outreach
A press relations office that regularly interacts with the press;A presence on social media channels;checked
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Meteorologists (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrologists
254
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians (Male)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians (Female)
2.2 Number of staff by professional category - Hydrological Technicians
0
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Climate)
10
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (hydrological Technician)
0
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Hydrologists)
76
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Management)
151
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Meteorological Technician)
251
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Meteorologists)
561
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Other)
294
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Researcher)
0
2.5 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (support staff)
160
3.7 NMS has ensured that personnel engaged in service provision have successfully completed the Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists (BIP-M)
3.8 Percentage of aeronautical meteorological forecasters possessing a qualification in conformity with BIP-M
3.9 Timeline for BIP-M completion by aeronautical meteorological forecasters
3.1 Implementation of QMS for international air navigation
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - WMO Information System - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Operational Forecasting (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Weather Broadcasters and Communicators (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - User Requirements (PWS) - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Meteorological Observations (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Satellite Skills and Knowledge - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Network Management (OBS) - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Climate Services - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Observer - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters - Assessment Frequency
3.5 Timeline for implementation of QMS for early warning services
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Marine Weather Forecasters - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Instrumentation (OBS) - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - When to be in place
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - Implementation status
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Education and Training Providers - Assessment Frequency
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - DRR (PWS) - When to be in place
3.3 Timeline for full implementation of QMS for international air navigation?
3.2 Type of QMS for international air navigation implemented
3.4 Implementation of QMS for early warning services
3.6 Training and assessment of personnel on WMO competency assessment frameworks - Calibration (OBS) - Implementation status
4.8 Percentage of local governments in the country having a plan to act on early warnings
4.7 Number of people per 100,000 covered by early warning information through local governments or through national dissemination mechanisms in your country
4.5 Monitoring and forecasting systems in place for multiple hazards occurring simultaneously or cumulatively over time
Yes
4.4 Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS) in place in the country
Yes
4.3 NMS membership in national committee or platform coordinating DRR activities
Yes
4.2 National committee or platform composed of ministries, agencies and other stakeholders in place at the national ro sub-national levels, which coordinates Disaster Risk Reduction activities
Yes
4.1 NMS warnings delivered using Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) format
4.10 NMS contribution and/or engagement in these risk assessments
Not applicable
4.11 Hazard, exposure and vulnerabilty information used in country as an input into emergency planning and the development of warning messages
Yes
4.12 Performance of MHEWS evaluated in the country
Yes
4.13 Feedback and lessons learned translated into improvements of the MHEWS
Yes
4.14 NMS engaged in performance reviews of the national MHEWS/DRR platform
No
4.9 Accessible, understandable, usable and relevant disaster risk information and assessment available to people at the national and local levels_x000D_
Yes
4.6 MHEWS warning of potential cascading impacts_x000D_
Yes
5.6 A National WIGOS Implementation Plan adopted/approved
No
5.5 A national process in place for acting on quality problem information received from the WIGOS Data Quality Monitoring System
Yes
5.4 Number of staff trained in OSCAR/Surface
3
5.3 A national WIGOS partnership agreement in place for integration and open-sharing of observations from NMS and non-NMS sources
Yes
5.2 A national WIGOS governance mechanism in place
Yes
5.1 Country/territory covered by a Regional WIGOS Centre (RWC)
5.11 Communication systems used to access data and products
WIS dedicated networks (World Weeather Watch GTS);GTS via Internet;Internet (other than GTS links);Private or dedicated lines to centres (other than GTS links);
5.12 Country participation in WMO Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) scheme for the collection and transmission of meteorological observations at sea
Yes
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (Institutional partners - non-NMS)
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (NMS)
5.13 Number of marine meteorological and oceanographic observing stations operated in the country (Private partners)
5.14 Marine meteorological and oceanographic observing data shared and exchanged with WMO
Yes, some or most of those collected by institutional partners (non-NMS)
5.15 Collaborative agreements or partnerships in the country concerning integrated marine meteorological and oceanographic observations
Yes
6.9 Preparation and dissemination of marine forecasts or warning services by NMS as a Preparation Service of the Worldwide Met-Ocean Information and Warning Service (WWMIWS) within the framework of the Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
Yes
6.8 NMS use of a Flash Flood Guidance System for issuing flash flood warnings
Yes
6.6 Production of decadal forecasts
6.5 Technical requirements necessary to enable NMS to produce/provide impact-based forecast and warning services
6.4 Impact-based forecast and warning services produced/provided by NMS
Yes
6.3 Communication channels used to disseminate products and services
6.1 Services provided by NMS
Public Weather Services;Flash Flood Warnings;Impact-based forecast and warning services;Severe weather forecasting, incl. in the Arctic;Extreme heat;Cyclones;Climate Services;Aviation Services;Marine safety forecast and warning services for high seas, coastal waters and ports;Representative values of discharges;Tailored Services to specific economic sectors;Air/Water quality;Tsunami Services;
6.11 Forecasts and warnings received by NMS from the marine MetArea Issuing Service under GMDSS
Not applicable
6.15 NMS use of cooperative mechanisms, such as mentoring and sharing of expertise, in order to support Members in need to resolve existing deficiencies in the provision of marine meteorological services
Yes
7.1 NMHS participation in identification of climate-sensitive national development priorities in:
7.2 NMHS participation in capacity assessment of key stakeholders (including NMHSs and NHSs) by:
7.3 NMHS participation in the implementation of national plans/frameworks (e.g. NAPs or national action plans) by:
7.4 NMHS has undertaken resources reviews of relevant ongoing and planned partner projects by:
7.5 NMHS participates in national planning, coordination, information sharing and monitoring structures by:
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Agriculture )
Agriculture -: CS provided for;5;Agriculture - data services;Agriculture - climate monitoring;Agriculture - climate analysis and diagnostics;Agriculture - climate predictions;Agriculture - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Aviation)
Aviation -: CS provided for;5;Aviation - data services;Aviation - climate monitoring;Aviation - climate analysis and diagnostics;Aviation - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Building )
Building -: CS provided for;5;Building - data services;Building - climate monitoring;Building - climate analysis and diagnostics;Building - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Commercial )
Commercial -: CS provided for;5;Commercial - data services;Commercial - climate monitoring;Commercial - climate analysis and diagnostics;Commercial - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Emergency planning and response )
Emergency planning and response -: CS provided for;5;Emergency planning and response - data services;Emergency planning and response - climate monitoring;Emergency planning and response - climate analysis and diagnostics;Emergency planning and response - climate predictions;Emergency planning and response - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Energy industry )
Energy industry -: CS provided for;5;Energy industry - data services;Energy industry - climate monitoring;Energy industry - climate analysis and diagnostics;Energy industry - climate predictions;Energy industry - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Environmental protection )
Environmental protection -: CS provided for;5;Environmental protection - data services;Environmental protection - climate monitoring;Environmental protection - climate analysis and diagnostics;Environmental protection - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Finance and insurance )
Finance and insurance -: CS provided for;5;Finance and insurance - data services;Finance and insurance - climate monitoring;Finance and insurance - climate analysis and diagnostics;Finance and insurance - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Fisheries )
Fisheries -: CS provided for;5;Fisheries - data services;Fisheries - climate monitoring;Fisheries - climate analysis and diagnostics;Fisheries - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Forestry )
Forestry -: CS provided for;5;Forestry - data services;Forestry - climate monitoring;Forestry - climate analysis and diagnostics;Forestry - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Government)
Government -: CS provided for;5;Government - data services;Government - climate monitoring;Government - climate analysis and diagnostics;Government - climate predictions;Government - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Human health )
Human health -: CS provided for;5;Human health - data services;Human health - climate monitoring;Human health - climate analysis and diagnostics;Human health - climate predictions;Human health - tailored products;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Local authorities)
Local authorities -: CS provided for;5;Local authorities - data services;Local authorities - climate monitoring;Local authorities - climate analysis and diagnostics;Local authorities - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Maritime transport )
Maritime transport -: CS provided for;5;Maritime transport - data services;Maritime transport - climate monitoring;Maritime transport - climate analysis and diagnostics;Maritime transport - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Recreation, sport)
Recreation, sport -: CS provided for;5;Recreation, sport - data services;Recreation, sport - climate monitoring;Recreation, sport - climate analysis and diagnostics;Recreation, sport - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Scientific )
Scientific -: CS provided for;3;Scientific - data services;Scientific - climate monitoring;Scientific - climate analysis and diagnostics;Scientific - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Tourism (incl. coastal zone))
Tourism (incl. coastal zone) -: CS provided for;5;Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - data services;Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - climate monitoring;Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - climate analysis and diagnostics;Tourism (incl. coastal zone) - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Transport )
Transport -: CS provided for;5;Transport - data services;Transport - climate monitoring;Transport - climate analysis and diagnostics;Transport - climate predictions;
7.6 User communities/sectors to which NMS provides climate products/information and estimated importance of users in various sectors for the NMS (Water resources)
Water resources -: CS provided for;5;Water resources - data services;Water resources - climate monitoring;Water resources - climate analysis and diagnostics;Water resources - climate predictions;Water resources - tailored products;
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Total
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Administrative support)
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Higher Education university level)
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Observers)
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Other staff)
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Specify other staff)
8.16 Staffing trend in recent 3-5 years (Technicians)
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Female
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Male
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Climatologists/Climate Services) - Total
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Female
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Male
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrological Technicians) - Total
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Female
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Male
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Hydrologists) - Total
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Female
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Management) - Male
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Female
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Male
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Other) - Total
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Female
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Male
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Researchers) - Total
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Female
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Male
8.12 Number of NHS staff (Support Staff) - Total
8.33 Use of flood hazard, exposure and vulnerability information in the country to carry-out risk assessments at the national, provincial and local levels
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Male)
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Total)
8.13 Number of NHS staff with university degree
8.19 Total annual budget of the NHS
8.20 Main sources of funding
8.21 Percentage of budget coming from non-government budget
8.22 Trend of the government component of the budget during the recent 3-5 years
Steadily decreasing
8.23 Sources of funding for improving the hydrological infrastructure, etc.
8.24 Quality Management System (QMS) for hydrology in use in the country
Yes
8.25 Status of QMS implementation
8.26 NHS in the process of establishing a QMS
8.27 NHS planning to establlish a QMS in the near future
8.29 Impact-based forecast and warning services produced/provided by NHS staff
8.30 Flash flood warnings issued by NMS
8.31 Flash Flood Guidance System used for issuing flash flood warnings
8.32 Access to quantitative subseasonal or seasonal hydrological forecasts by sectoral users in the country
8.34 Relationships maintained by NHS with users of information products to understand their needs and level of satisfaction with the services provided
8.17 Fellowships requested by NHS under the WMO Fellowships Programme in 2016-2017
8.9 Flood management plan(s) established or under development
Yes
8.8 NHS areas of responsibility
8.7 Title of the primary legislative act determining the NHS mandate
8.6 Legislative act regulating hydrology (or hydrometeorology, or similar) in the country
8.5 Name(s) of the main institution(s) responsible for operational hydrology
8.4 Legal status of the NHS
8.3 Title of the institution with the authority over the service
8.2 Exact title of NHS
8.1 National Hydrological Service (NHS) combined with the National Meteorological Service in a single entity
8.10 NHS membership in a national committee or platform coordinating disaster risk reduction activities
8.11 Gender distribution of NHS staff (Female)
8.14 Number of staff by age category (<20 )
8.14 Number of staff by age category (>50)
8.14 Number of staff by age category (20-30)
8.14 Number of staff by age category (30-40)
8.14 Number of staff by age category (40-50)
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Climatologist/Climate Services)
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (hydrological Technician)
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Hydrologists)
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Management)
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Other)
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (Researcher)
8.15 Number of staff due to retire in next 5 years (support staff)
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Facebook
9.2 Accronym of NMHS
NWS
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Website
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Twitter
9.1 Social media and web contacts - Instagram
CENTRES
Centres
| Name | Centre type | Centre function | Principal GISC | Secundary GISC | CBS Endorsement | Technical Commission | Manual on WIS status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Resources Laboratory (ARL) (Washington) | DCPC | Atmospheric Composition | GISC Washington | Under review by Certifiers | Equals Manual on WIS | ||
| COMET (Boulder) | DCPC | Education and Training | GISC Washington | Under review by Certifiers | Equals Manual on WIS | ||
| GISC Washington | GISC | Global Information System Centre | Approved by Cg/EC | Equals Manual on WIS | |||
| GOSIC (Asheville) | DCPC | Regional Climate Data Centre | GISC Washington | Under review by Certifiers | Equals Manual on WIS | ||
| GPC/LC-LRFMME (Washington) | DCPC | GDPFS - Global Producing Centre/Lead Centre for Long Range Forecast Multi-Model Ensemble | GISC Washington | Under review by Certifiers | Equals Manual on WIS | ||
| NCAR (Boulder) | DCPC | Atmospheric Modeling and Research Centre | GISC Washington | Under review by Certifiers | Equals Manual on WIS | ||
| NCEI (Washington) | DCPC | Atmospheric Modeling and Research Centre | GISC Washington | Under review by Certifiers | Equals Manual on WIS | ||
| NCEP (Washington) | DCPC | Atmospheric Modeling and Research Centre | GISC Washington | Under review by Certifiers | Equals Manual on WIS | ||
| NMC (Silver Spring) | NC | National Meteorological Centre | GISC Washington | Approved by Cg/EC | Equals Manual on WIS | ||
| RMSC-Geographical / NESDIS | DCPC | GDPFS - RSMC-Geographical | GISC Washington | Under review by Certifiers | Equals Manual on WIS | ||
| RSMC-Activity-ATM (Washington) | DCPC | GDPFS - RSMC Activity– atmospheric transport modelling | GISC Washington | Under review by Certifiers | Equals Manual on WIS | ||
| RSMC-Activity-TC (Honolulu) | DCPC | GDPFS - RSMC–Activity–Tropical-Cyclone | GISC Washington | Not submitted to Certifiers | |||
| RSMC-Activity-TC (Miami) | DCPC | GDPFS - RSMC–Activity–Tropical-Cyclone | GISC Washington | Not submitted to Certifiers | |||
| RSMC-Geographical (Miami) | Other | GDPFS - RSMC-Geographical | |||||
| WAFC (Washington) | DCPC | Aviation World Area Forecast Centre | GISC Washington | Under review by Certifiers | Equals Manual on WIS |