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Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation

Critical fire weather conditions, severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe wind gusts, large hail, strong tornadoes and heavy rainfall remain on tap for the central U.S. this evening. Flash flooding is also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Very large hail up to 3 inches in diameter will be possible this evening across western Kansas. Read More >

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NWS Organizational Structure

Chief EngineerOffice of Planning & Programming for Service Delivery Office of Facilities Office of Observations Office of Central Processing Office of Dissemination Office of Science and Technology Integration Office of International Affairs Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer Regional Headquarters National Water Center Office of the Chief of Staff Office of Chief Learning Officer Office of the NOAA Assistant Administrator for Weather Services (NWS Director) Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Audit Office Office of the Assistant Chief Information Officer Office of Chief Operating Officer Office of Organizational Excellence Analyze, Forecast, and Support Office National Centers for Environmental Prediction