Provide weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy.
The NWS Forecast Office in Wilmington, NC is open 24/7/365 and covers 6 counties in southeast North Carolina, 8 counties in northeast South Carolina, and the nearby Atlantic waters from the South Santee River in SC north to Surf City, NC out to 20 NM offshore (as shown in the image below). A variety of observational and forecast products are routinely issued, including for specialized user groups (e.g., aviation, marine, fire, hydro, climate). In addition, watches, warnings and advisories are issued as needed for hazardous weather. Decision support services are also provided to core partners (e.g., government, military, and emergency management) for public safety. Check out our StoryMap, FAQ, and newsletters for more information about our office!
Management/Administration |
Lead Meteorologists |
Steve Pfaff (Meteorologist-in-Charge) | Tim Armstrong |
Vacant (Warning Coordination Meteorologist) | Bob Bright |
Reid Hawkins (Science and Operations Officer) | Doug Hoehler |
Rick Neuherz (Senior Service Hydrologist) | Terry Lebo |
Vacant (Electronic Systems Analyst) | Matt Scalora |
Carl Morgan (Information Technology Officer) | |
Vacant (Administrative Support Assistant) |
Meteorologists |
Vacant (Observations Program Leader) | Mark Bacon |
Vacant (Facilities Engineering Technician)
|
Stephen Keebler |
|
Rachel Gross-Zouzias |
Electronics Technicians |
Jordan Baker |
Chris McDermott | Ian Boatman |
Steve Solana | Vicky Oliva |
Lauren Warner | |
Adam Weiner |