National Weather Service

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

Example Sentences

He said he believed that keeping the National Weather Service funded was something both parties typically agreed, so asked why he was "facing sudden loss of funds because Congress is fighting over healthcare or whatever".

From BBC

A weak low-pressure system is expected to move through Southern California starting Saturday, bringing thunderstorms, winds and isolated showers to the region, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times

Angelus Oaks and Idyllwild recorded almost an inch of rain on Thursday, while Big Bear Lake got three-quarters of an inch, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times

“As the day wears on … we could definitely start getting those heavier showers and thunderstorms developing,” said Rich Thompson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard.

From Los Angeles Times

Those storms could create fires from dry-lightning strikes or flash floods and debris flows depending on how strong they turn out to be, the National Weather Service warned.

From Los Angeles Times