Heavy snow and ice accumulations are likely to produce hazardous travel, downed trees, and power outages. Heaviest snow is expected along and just west of the Appalachians, and the most damaging icing is likely across parts of North Carolina. Thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and tornadoes in Florida and the eastern Carolinas. Strong winds and coastal flooding are also expected. Read More >
The International Activities Office (IA) coordinates all international cooperation for the National Weather Service (NWS) and is located within the Office of the Assistant Administrator for Weather Services. Dr. Louis Uccellini, who is the NWS Director, also serves as the Permanent Representative for the United States with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
IA supports the US Permanent Representative in coordinating US participation in WMO Technical Commissions, Regional Associations, and Executive Council. IA program analysts manage bilateral relations, implement projects, oversee the travel of NWS experts, represent the NWS at international meetings, and coordinate with other federal agencies and non-governmental partners. Click on Staff for a list of IA employees, their areas of responsibility, and contact information.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact us.
- Courtney Draggon, Director
Coordinates and monitors bilateral agreements for cooperation in meteorology and hydrology between the United States and other countries
Supports the Permanent Representative (PR) of the United States to the World Meteorological Organization of the United Nations and participates in technical commissions
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