National Weather Service Email Format
Environmental ServicesMaryland, United States1001-5000 Employees
The National Weather Service provides weather, water, and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and decision-support services designed to protect life and property and to support the national economy. It translates forecasts into impact-based guidance that helps authorities and organizations take timely, informed actions. The agency employs thousands of staff in scientific, technical, and administrative roles across offices nationwide. Based in Silver Spring, Maryland, it operates within the environmental services sector with a national network of offices. Its services support a broad set of customers, including government agencies and partner organizations that rely on data and forecasts to manage weather-related risks. In May 2026, the NWS participated in a virtual Heat Season Kick-Off Meeting organized with North Carolina state agencies.