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The NWS operates 122 local Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs) that provide hyper-local data for communities across the U.S. and its territories. Their forecasting process involves three critical steps: The National Weather Service

As of April 2026, the NWS is undergoing significant operational and organizational shifts: national weather service

: During government shutdowns, NWS, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) , and the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) are typically exempted as essential services, though research activities may be furloughed. The NWS operates 122 local Weather Forecast Offices