Have you ever wondered what information you can get from the National Weather Service? Are you curious how this government agency works with local organizations in times of a weather emergency? Megan Terry, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, explains the mechanics of the NWS and how it provides information to citizens.
Terry discusses the federal funding for this service and how they work with local governments to provide weather data and forecasting, which is important planning information for city and county municipalities. There’s something for everyone on the NWS website, she says, including long range weather predictions, safety information, historical weather data and what’s happening with the weather in space. Check out their website here.
For more information:
National Weather Service
Megan Terry
Service Hydrologist/Meteorologist
NWS Springfield, MO
417-863-8028 ext. 749