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Climate Prediction Applications Science Workshop

Learn how the National Weather Service provides operational climate services nationwide and partners with key decision-makers to manage climate risks effectively. Discover the benefits of local field office climate services and initiatives tailored to regional needs.

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Climate Prediction Applications Science Workshop

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  1. Tallahassee March 9, 2004 Climate Prediction Applications Science Workshop Bill Proenza Regional Director National Weather Service Southern Region

  2. Department of Commerce (NOAA/NWS) and Climate Services • “Decision makers need a reliable structure and process for receiving accurate, timely, relevant climate information to guide them in managing resources to maximize the benefits and minimize the impacts of climate variations”. -- Strategic Plan for 2003-2008

  3. National Weather Service: a key climate service partner strategically positioned to provide operational climate services nationwide.

  4. NWS FIELD OFFICESThe Key in Mission Delivery and Partner Support

  5. USA:World’s Most Active Weather!

  6. Local Weather Forecast Offices & Regional Operations Center Customer Base WFO Information Flow Satellite and Buoy Data Radar Data Upper Air & Surface Obs. NCEP Guidance Local Modeling National CPC Products RFC Guidance Storm Spotters Mesonet Data Co-Op Observers CWSU Regional Web Farms

  7. The NWS Has An Extensive24x7 Constituency • Community Officials and Leaders • State/Local Emergency Managers • Local and National Electronic and Printed Media • Local and State Government Agencies • Federal Agencies (e.g. FEMA, FAA, NASA, DOD, etc.) and Congressional Representatives • The American Public

  8. 32 Southern Region WFOs • Each with a Climate Service Focal Point • Each with a Data Collection Team • Data stewards for 2635 Co-Op sites 24x7 • Oversee 213 ASOS sites • Produce and disseminate daily climate products • Maintain local climate webpages

  9. Benefits of NWS Field Office Climate Services Delivery • Efficient, existing 24x7 monitoring and dissemination • Local area expertise • Knowledge of local customers needs • Rapport and Outreach with key decision makers • Active partnerships with State Climatologists, Regional Climate Centers, Universities, etc.

  10. WFOs will serve as local experts to localize and refine national CPC products

  11. Experimental Tulsa, OK Mean Temperature Outlook for MAM 2004 Locally Developed Products –WFO TSA Long Range Site Specific Outlook

  12. Some Regional/local WFO initiatives 12/97: WFO MLB MIC and SR Director brief Florida Emergency Management community and media on the likelihood of more severe convective storms, etc. based on strengthening El Nino episode. 2/98: The most significant tornado outbreak in Florida history took place across central Florida. The timely briefing and increased awareness are cited as reasons for the Gold Medal awarded to WFO MLB in 1998.

  13. Regional/Local WFO Initiatives 3/99: SRH joins the Texas State Drought Response and Monitoring Committee as a fully-functioning member. Summer 1999: SR Director joins, then Governor, George W. Bush in a press briefing on drought. 7/00: Southern Region reorganizes and establishes the Climate, Water, and Weather Division 10/02: The Southern Region, led by WFO MLB MIC conducts two workshops for all Florida Emergency Managers at the state EOC on the impact of the moderate 2002 El Nino. 1/03: A dedicated Climate Service Program Manager position is added in SRH to oversee SR climate services team and program.

  14. The 1997-1998 El Nino resulted in US Economic Impact of $25 Billion

  15. Locally Developed Products –WFO MLB Experimental Dry Season Precip Forecast

  16. Your Local WFO Internet Site Disseminates Climate 24x7 • Serves as a one-stop source of weather and climate information. • Developed with the both - partners and general users - in mind • Easy navigation • Data given in the manner you need it. • Increases public visibility of NWS services and accessibility to NWS services

  17. NWS SR Internet Site www.srh.weather.gov • Forecasts obtained by either postal zip code, city/state search, or by point and click maps • Weather Information in clear, concise format • Emphasizes local weather expertise

  18. NWS Internet Pinpoint Forecastsand Climate Services Quick Forecast Information Current Weather Conditions Latest Weather Advisories Quick Forecast Text Radar and Satellite Local Climate Services

  19. “…government closest to the people, governs best.” - President George W. Bush The National Weather Service performance epitomizes this concept of local services: Government closest to the people, serves best

  20. Questions? Bill.Proenza@noaa.gov (817) 978-1000 Would you like copies of the slides? Go To: www.srh.weather.gov At Left Margin Click on: Welcome from the Director At Left Margin Click on: “Climate Workshop”

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