Severe Thunderstorms and Possible Flooding Through This Weekend in the Central U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are forecast through this weekend along a slow moving cold front and secondary storm system that will impact areas from the southern Plains to the Great Lakes. Large hail and isolated damaging wind gusts are the main threats with these storms along with a risk for heavy to excessive rainfall which could bring flooding. Read More >

NWS Albany, NY recognizes that we have a special mission responsibility to our core partners, including the emergency management community and other local, state and federal government agencies, to provide Impact-Based Decision Support Services/Weather Support leading up to, during and following high-impact events.

Our Decision Support Services/Weather Support begin with severe weather preparedness and education through outreach activities and internal and external training and exercises. This includes involvement in local, state and federal exercises and simulations.

When public safety in the event of hazardous weather is a concern, NWS Albany, NY personnel will provide Decision Support Services/Weather Support at the request of Emergency Management and government core partners.

This support can include:

Direct, interactive support to ensure safety and protection of property, provided on-site or remotely.
Coordination activities supporting high impact events. This can include pre-decision conference calls with the primary purpose of enhancing weather situational awareness..
Assistance with the routine provision of NWS data and products including alerts of hazardous weather conditions that are provided uniformly to everyone.

To request Decision Support Services/Weather Support, please fill out the request form below.

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