National Weather Service Mission Statement

National Weather Service
Mission Statement


" The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies, the private sector, the public, and the global community. "






“NOAA stands for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.”




(A note about the National Weather Service’s Strategic Plan demonstrating the important use of its mission statement.)

A draft NWS Strategic Plan for 2003-2008 is now available. The theme of this plan, "Working Together to Save Lives," reflects NWS' commitment to work closely with our partners to meet our mission. The new plan was written to conform to the substance and structure of NOAA's rece...