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{{Short description|U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration}} | {{Short description|U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration}} | ||
{{Organization | |||
|OrganizationName= National Weather Service | |||
|OrganizationType= Independent Agencies (Sub-organization) | |||
|Mission= The NWS provides weather, water, and climate data, forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property, and enhancement of the national economy, ensuring public safety and supporting various sectors through timely and accurate information. | |||
|OrganizationExecutive= Director | |||
|Employees= 4500 | |||
|Budget= $1.1 billion (Fiscal Year 2023) | |||
|Website= https://www.weather.gov | |||
|Services= Weather Forecasts; Warnings and Advisories; Hydrologic Services; Climate Services; Aviation Weather | |||
|ParentOrganization= National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce | |||
|CreationLegislation= Organic Act of 1890 (U.S. Weather Bureau); reorganized into NOAA in 1970 | |||
|Regulations= | |||
|HeadquartersLocation= 38.994000, -77.028691 | |||
|HeadquartersAddress= 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 | |||
}} | |||
{{Infobox government agency | {{Infobox government agency | ||
| agency_name = National Weather Service | | agency_name = National Weather Service | ||