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Welcome to the HPC Located in the World Weather Building in Camp Springs, MD, the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center is one of the nine Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP), which is part of the National Weather Service (NWS) .  The HPC exists to meet the real-time weather information needs of a growing group list of users including NWS field offices, other governmental agencies, the media, the private sector, academic institutions, the international community, and the general public.  We support the NWS mission of protecting lives and property and enhancing the national economy.  We have created this web site so you can learn more about our operations and view our latest products.

Vision Statement To be recognized by the National Weather Service field offices and other forecast groups as a center of excellence for: Heavy Precipitation Forecasting Medium-Range Forecasting Real-Time Numerical Model Diagnostics and Interpretation Surface Analysis

Mission Statement To provide forecast, guidance, and analysis products and services to support the daily public forecasting activities of the National Weather Service and its customers and to provide tailored support to other government agencies in emergency and special situations.

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