ATTENTION MOS USERS:

MDL has begun producing test AVN MAV alphanumeric messages containing QPF guidance. These test messages are being produced in anticipation of a mid-July implementation. The QPF guidance will be available via the operational alphanumeric text bulletin, and the BUFR messages. You can view these test message via our Products page at

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/tdl/synop/products.htm,

in the AVN MOS (MAV) portion of the table. More information will be posted soon regarding the details of the guidance, and the scheduled date of implementation.