About the National Weather Service

A "Did You Know?" about The National Weather Service

With the mission to protect life and property, and enhance the United States’ economy, the National Weather Service is the sole official voice of the U.S. government for issuing warnings during life-threatening weather situations. From its national centers to its 122 Weather Forecast Offices and 13 River Forecast Centers, the National Weather Service is watching over the nation and your neighborhood.

NWS Weather Forecast Offices

NWS River Forecast Centers

Covering the sun to the seas, the National Weather Service provides local and regional forecasts, and emergency alerts for:

Severe Storms and Tornados

For more information, please contact our office at 205-664-3010 or you can email us at
sr-bmx.webmaster@noaa.gov