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Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >

Mission and Vision Statements

Mission Statement

The Northeast River Forecast Center produces timely and accurate water forecasts and information to support the NWS, customers, and partners, using the best scientific principles to integrate and model water, weather, and climate information. The Northeast River Forecast Center works with its partners to develop and implement improved procedures to enhance forecast services.

Vision Statement: " Keeping a Watch Over Our Nation's Waterways "

A recognized Center of Hydrologic Expertise working with our partners and customers to:
- Minimize loss of life and property damage from flooding
- Meet the water service needs of our Nation

The Northeast River Forecast Center's mailing address is :

National Weather Service
Northeast River Forecast Center
46 Commerce Way
Norton MA 02766
Phone number : (508) 622-3300

**NERFC Staff E-mail Addresses**
Staff Member	Title
Paula Miano	Hydrologist-in-Charge
Alison Macneil	Development & Operations Hydrologist
Norm Bingham-Maas	Senior Hydrologist
Jeane Wallace	Senior Hydrologist
Bill Saunders	Senior Hydrologist
Erick Boehmler	Senior Hydrologist
Ronald Horwood	Senior Hydrometeorologist
Andrew Goenner	Hydrologist
Abe Farley	Hydrologist
Jeff Ouellet	Hydrologist
Neal Strauss	Hydrometeorologist
Christine Griffith	Administrative Support Assistant
NERFC Web Master	Webmaster