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Basic Info
Location: | 5830 University Research Court College Park, Maryland 20740 |
Detailed Info
General Information: | Fans should not rely on this service as the primary means of receiving alerts/ Responses to fan posts are made on a time-available basis and may be extremely limited during periods of severe weather. NWS Posting Policy: ... Continue Reading |
Mission: | The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies, the private sector, the public, and the global community. The OPC strives to be recognized as the mariner's... Continue Reading |
Description: | The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies, the private sector, the public, and the global community.
The OPC strives to be recognized as the mariner's weather lifeline through exceptional products and customer service. Read our full vision and mission statement here: http://www.opc.ncep.noaa.gov/abtopc.shtml |
Products: | The National Weather Service's Ocean Prediction Center not only provides national guidance to coastal NWS weather forecast offices, but also issues warnings for an area of responsibility. |
Facebook: | facebook.com/OceanPredictionCenter |
Contact Info
Phone: | (301) 683-1520 |
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