1. NWS 101
John P. Moore, III
NWS Jackson, MS

2. What is the NWS?
A Federal Government Agency with a core mission to protect life and property during hazardous weather events.
Our mission is achieved through issuing forecasts, watches, warning and decision support services to partners and the public.

3. Where is the NWS? 123 Offices across the US and its territories.
4 offices serve the State of Mississippi
NWS Memphis (North MS)
NWS Jackson (Central MS)
NWS New Orleans (SW MS and the Coast)
NWS Mobile (SE MS)

4. We watch the skies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week issuing….
What Do We Do?
We watch the skies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week issuing….
Short term and long term forecasts
Aviation Forecasts for area airports
Products for Forestry and River Interests
Outlooks and Discussions for Hazardous Weather
Weather Support for local partners and events
Storm Reports and Climate Data

5. Where Can You Find Our Products?
On the Web – weather.gov
weather.gov/jan
weather.gov/memphis
weather.gov/lix
weather.gov/mob
On Social Media
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube

6. What is IDSS? We can provide IDSS through various means: Phone Calls
Impact- Based Decision Support Decision Support Services
Forecast advice and interpretative services the NWS provides to help core partners, such as emergency personnel and public safety officials, make decisions when weather, water and climate impacts the lives and livelihoods of the American people.
This support may be needed in response to a particular event or routinely to support high-value decision making.
We can provide IDSS through various means:
Phone Calls
Private Chat(NWS Chat)
Online Webinars
On-site Support

7. IDSS Samples

8. Weather Ready Nation Become an WRN Ambassador
An initiative of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, to strengthen partnerships with external organizations toward building community resilience in the face of increasing vulnerability to extreme weather and water events.
Become an WRN Ambassador
Serve as change agents and leaders in their community.
Inspire others to be better informed and prepared, thus helping to minimize, mitigate, or avoid the impacts of natural disasters.
Promoting Weather-Ready Nation key messages in your outreach activities
To support your efforts we will:
Provide outreach content about creating a Weather-Ready Nation;
Work with WRN Ambassadors to explore innovative collaborations to promote disaster preparedness and incorporate weather, water, and climate information in decision-making
Assist with StormReady® opportunities for communities
Recognize your organization as a WRN Ambassador
To become a WRN Ambassador or for more information please visit:

9. NWS Chat
NWSChat is an Instant Messaging program utilized by NWS operational personnel to share critical warning decision expertise and other types of significant weather information essential to the NWS's mission of saving lives and property.
Information is exchanged real-time with media and emergency response community
An efficient means of seeking clarifications and enhancements
Who can participate:
Member of the EM Community
Public Safety Officials
Amateur Radio Operators
Media
Government Partners
To Request an account: nwschat.weather.gov

10. Hazard Weather Progression
HAZARDOUS
WEATHER OUTLOOK
WATCH
WARNING
Impacts over next 7 days
Severe weather possible
5-6 hours long
Parts of States
Severe weather indicated
30-60 minutes long
Counties/Parishes
These are the important products for a storm spotter. Ideally, we begin talking about the risk for severe weather several days out in our Hazardous Weather Outlook. On the day of the event, the Storm Prediction Center may issue a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Watch if conditions appear to be coming together for the possibility of severe weather. Once we get a report of severe weather, or see indications that storms may be severe, we (NWS Shreveport) will issue a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Warning.
Issued by:
NWS Jackson at 6 AM and 12 Noon
Issued by:
Storm Prediction Center
Issued by:
NWS Jackson

11. Thank You! Questions? NWS Jackson NWSJacksonMISS @NWSJacksonMS
John Moore
Meteorologist
NWS Jackson
234 Weather Service Drive
Jackson, MS 39232
NWSJacksonMISS
@NWSJacksonMS
NWSJacksonMS