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National Weather Service

American  

noun

  1. an agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that is responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasts, storm and flood warnings, etc. NWS


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Within two days after it was hung, gusts of wind up to 50 mph prompted organizers to lower the flag last Wednesday as the National Weather Service declared a wind advisory for the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"Don't let words like below average... change the way you're prepared," urged Ken Graham, National Weather Service director.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

El Niños are typically associated with more precipitation for parts of southern South America, central Asia and the Horn of Africa, according to the World Meteorological Organization and National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

But first, conditions are expected to warm by 4 to 8 degrees Thursday, with temperatures in the 70s, possibly reaching 80 or 81 degrees in the warmest valley areas, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The National Weather Service switchboard took more phone calls in that week than ever in its history, with nearly every caller asking if the skies would clear for Seabiscuit’s run at the Handicap that Saturday.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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