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Active Weather in the West; Showers and Thunderstorms Across the South-Central U.S.

A series of Pacific storm systems will cross the Northwest U.S. this week bringing gusty winds, periods of heavy rain, and mountain snow. A few locally severe storms could occur across parts of central and East Texas on Tuesday. Generally mild conditions and above average temperatures are expected Christmas Day across the majority of the U.S. Read More >

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  Forecast Office in Mount Holly, New Jersey
 

About Us:

We are one of one hundred and twenty-two forecast offices located throughout the nation, including the U.S. Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is a government agency which is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which falls under the United States Department of Commerce (DoC).

The office is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide timely and accurate forecasts and warnings.  The office is located twenty-five miles northeast of Philadelphia in suburban southern New Jersey (click here for directions or to schedule a tour).

Our Mission:
The National Weather Service 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.