Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding This Week

Hot temperatures and high humidity are forecast to continue across much of east Texas into the mid-Mississippi Valley through this week. Heavy to excessive rainfall occurring at times through Friday could bring areas of flooding across parts of the central Plains into the upper Midwest and Four Corners states. 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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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding This Week

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