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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Example Sentences

Wildfire weather conditions are expected to continue through the weekend, according to a National Weather Service forecast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

According to the National Weather Service, three separate tornadoes were confirmed in the state on Tuesday afternoon, one ripping the metal roof off a barn and snapping tree trunks in half.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung disease symptoms, and increased risk of lung infections," the National Weather Service warned.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The National Weather Service had said wind gusts were expected to reach around 25 miles per hour on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 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