About Us

The mission of the National Weather Service (NWS), under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Department of Commerce (DOC), is the protection of life and property from natural disasters by issuing warnings and forecasts for all manners of hazardous weather, and to enhance the national economy. This mission is carried out by weather forecast offices (WFOs) and national centers located throughout the U.S. and its territories, along with a highly trained staff of dedicated men and women.

From day-to-day weather forecasts, to warnings of potentially dangerous storms, the National Weather Service is present 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our office is located in Louisville, Kentucky in south-central Jefferson County, and issues public forecasts and severe weather warnings and watches for 49 counties in central Kentucky and 10 counties in south-central Indiana. We maintain a constant vigil, issue routine forecasts and climatic information, and if threatening weather approaches, issue warnings and special statements as necessary. Other NWS offices in or near Kentucky have local warning and forecast responsibility for surrounding areas.

Program Areas
AHPS/Hydrology	Forecasts: Aviation	Outreach/Educational Materials
ASOS	Forecasts: Graphical	Satellite Data
AWIPS	Forecasts: Local Area	Science, Research, & Technology
Climatology	NOAA Weather Radio	Severe Weather
COOP Observer Program	Non-Precipitation Weather	Skywarn Program
Fire Weather	Winter Weather

Miscellaneous

Station History for WFO Louisville
Weather Services in the United States