Heavy Rainfall Across South Texas; Heat in the West

Excessive rainfall may produce locally considerable flash flooding over parts of South Texas, the western Gulf Coast, and Lower Mississippi River Valley through Thursday. Hot temperatures will persist over central and northern California and the Pacific Northwest through today. Read More >

(formerly known as SSD)

Mission

Improve NWS services and DSS through the integration of improved science, data and new technology into operations.

Foster improved professional development and training program at the Forecast Offices.

Anticipate and plan for future needs - emphasis on NWS WRN Strategic Goals and GPRA goals as it relates to unique western U.S. forecast issues

Current Priorities

Service Improvement through feedback from Gridded Verification

Improving Hydrologic Services

Improving DSS

Forecaster Confidence and make better use of new guidance tools

Improve Lead time and objectively identify storm impacts

Science and Training

Dual-Pol & AWIPS-2

Supporting SOO/DOH program

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Heavy Rainfall Across South Texas; Heat in the West

Science and Technology Infusion Division (STID)