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I am so humbled, honored, and excited to be the new Director of the National Weather Service! I commit to support our incredibly dedicated workforce & serve our emergency management, media, & public & private sector partners. Follow me as we go through this journey together.
@NWS
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After a rewarding career in meteorology spanning 50 years, I will retire on Jan. 1. It has been my greatest honor to lead NWS for nearly 9 years. NWS has the most dedicated cadre of public servants, and I am proud to have served the Nation alongside them.
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It was 148 years ago today, on February 9, 1870, that the National Weather Service was "born" when President Ulysses S. Grant signed a joint resolution of Congress authorizing the secretary of war to establish a weather service under the U.S. Army Signal Service.
#NWShistory
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A violent tornado was on the ground for over 30 miles last evening and there were NO reported fatalities. Our partners in the media and local emergency management helped us get the message out and people made the right decisions. THIS is what a Weather-Ready Nation looks like.
Our KS storm damage survey team is back and here are the preliminary results:
An EF-4
#tornado
, with estimated peak winds up 170 mph, occurred in Douglas County, KS, and stayed on the ground for 31.82 miles, eventually lifting in southern Leavenworth County, KS.
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Life-threatening storm surge - one of many expected hazards with Hurricane
#Ian
- along the west coast of Florida has prompted evacuation orders for some communities. I urge those residents to heed directions from officials! Your safety is at the heart of these tough decisions.
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As
#Irma
threatens the US, I urge everyone in FL, GA, SC, NC to prepare now & follow instructions from local officials. Be
#hurricanestrong
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🎉Happy
#NationalWeatherpersonsDay
to my fellow meteorologists and weather enthusiasts! This day also honors John Jeffries - one of America's first weather observers who began taking observations in Boston in 1774. Forecasting abilities have advanced greatly since then!
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Felt great to be back in the forecaster seat! Just wrapped up the first of two midnight shifts at
@NWS_BaltWash
. The dedication of the
@NWS
workforce never ceases to amazing me, and it sure amazed me last night!
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As the hurricane season officially ends and we begin to move
#GOES16
to its operational position, I can’t stress enough how invaluable GOES 16 data was for this historic hurricane season.
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Heart-wrenching to see a devastating hurricane like
#Ian
bear down on land. If you’re in its path, from along the coast and well inland, please stay safe!
Get the latest on Ian at
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Big day for
@NWS
as we inaugurate our new operational weather & climate supercomputers! Advanced computing will enable us to meet the demand for more detailed forecast information further in advance as - more than ever - extreme weather is challenging the communities we serve.
Meet Cactus and Dogwood, the nation’s new weather and climate operational supercomputers - ranked among the 50 fastest computers in the world. This upgrade keeps NWS supercomputing on par with other leading weather forecast centers in the world. More at
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Great news! Observations from the new NOAA-20 are now feeding into our weather models in a record 6 months after launch; helping NWS forecasters provide more accurate 3-7 day forecasts and advance notice of major storms. News release:
@NOAASatellites
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Caught this lightning strike from my office window this afternoon. Glad to be inside! Whenever you can see lightning or hear thunder, you're at risk of being struck. When thunder roars, go (or stay) indoors!
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This extraordinary summer is coming to an end but our work isn’t. Thanks to our followers, partners & staff. We weathered this together!
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I managed to snap this lucky shot of lightning near the U.S. Capitol today while heading to a meeting. This is a good time to remind everyone that - like I did - when you see a flash, dash inside!
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Congratulations Mike Brennan on becoming the new director of the
@NWSNHC
! I know you will be a fantastic leader to the world class team at the National Hurricane Center!
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Thank you to the over 1,000 National Weather Service employees who have served in the U.S. armed services!
#VeteransDay
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📣I’m thrilled to introduce the new
@NWS
Deputy Director - Michelle Mainelli! Her scientific and operational expertise and leadership skills are a perfect fit as we transform the NWS to better serve the public, our partners, and build a Weather Ready Nation! Congrats, Michelle!!!
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For Skywarn Recognition Day, I salute our volunteer SKYWARN storm spotters! Thank you for your invaluable weather reports and for helping us build a Weather-Ready Nation.
#skywarn2022
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Don't compare
#Harvey
to any other storm. Each is VERY different. Be prepared, and follow instructions from local and state officials.
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Dozens of children have died from heatstroke this year after being left in a hot vehicle. These deaths are completely preventable! Watch this video and be sure you Look Before You Lock!
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Dangerous heat continues to grip parts of the U.S. this week. With heat being the leading cause of weather-related fatalities, take a listen to some essential heat safety tips. Visit to learn more and help spread the word!
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Twice a day, 365 days a year, even in the face of blizzard conditions, NWS personnel at 92 spots in North America and the Pacific Islands release Radiosondes that provide upper-air data that are essential for weather forecasts and research. Learn more:
A challenging balloon release this morning. The data these balloons provide are considered mission critical so we launch if we're able to!
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#GOES17
is now operational in the GOES West position! That means sustaining better obs over the Pacific. With
#GOES17
, we are now able to offer new and improved forecasts, products and services to help save lives & property to build a
#WeatherReady
Nation.
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Sadly, and heartbreakingly, there have been 23 Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke Deaths in the U.S this year. With abnormal heat continuing this week, please watch and share this important video to ensure your family doesn’t suffer from an avoidable loss.
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We are providing critical weather support to firefighters battling the historic fires in Australia, which is possible through our successful 14-year partnership with the
@BOM_au
.
Specially trained NWS Incident Meteorologists (IMET) have been deployed to Australia to assist with fire weather forecasting. The spot forecasts these experts have been and will continue to provide are essential to firefighting safety, tactics, and strategic planning.
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Thank you to the entire
@NWS
for a tremendous 2017, serving the country in the face of multiple extreme weather and water events, a new baseline of services to build upon for
#2018
!
#HappyNewYear
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A big thank you to everyone who has reached out to me since my announcement Tuesday. I deeply appreciate your kind words and well wishes. I intend to make the most of my final 4 months as NWS Director supporting our dedicated workforce and partners, and serving the public.
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It has been 5 years since I became the Director of the
@NWS
. We have come a long way since 2013, and we still have more work to do! Thanks everyone in the NWS for your hard work & making these past 5 years so remarkable.
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The
@NWS
is excited to include COSMIC-2 data in our weather prediction models! Over 4,000 new tropical-concentrated sets of temperature and humidity measurements daily will improve our short to medium range weather forecast accuracy, including hurricanes.
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During yesterday's tornado threat, I was home in Howard Co, MD when my cell phone alerted me that
@NWS_BaltWash
issued a tornado warning. I quickly took shelter (basement) until the warning expired. Damaging winds passed within a block of my house.
#WirelessEmergencyAlerts
#WEA
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This recent
#GOESEast
imagery shows the eye of
#Dorian
forming. This is one indication of hurricane intensification.
Watch as the eye of
#HurricaneDorian2019
begins to form in this 1-minute visible loop from NOAA's
#GOESEast
. "Dangerous Hurricane
#Dorian
poses a significant threat to
#Florida
and the northwestern
#Bahamas
," according to the
@NHC_Atlantic
. Latest:
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Buoys off the North Carolina Coast show
#Florence
slow approach with rapidly falling pressure, increasing winds and rapidly growing waves. North and South Carolina need to heed all warnings and directives from local officials in the face of this dangerous hurricane.
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On behalf of the entire
@NWS
family, I wish you and yours a happy & healthy holiday season.
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Time is running out to prepare for Idalia! Follow the urgent advice from local officials. This hurricane could very well join the extensive list of storms starting with the letter I that have been especially destructive.
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Thrilled to enter a new era of wx observation w/ GOES16 real-time data reaching
@NWS
forecasters. Data is preliminary but revolutionary!
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Keep it up, Eric! The
@NWS
family is rooting for you!
Congratulations to “raining”
@Jeopardy
champion &
@NWSTwinCities
meteorologist Eric Ahasic on his 4-day winning streak — we hope you win big again tonight! 🏆 Good luck, Eric!
@NOAA
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Already this year, YOU, our workforce, have guided the nation through snow storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, floods, heat, a derecho, and more...even in a pandemic. Thank you! You put the “service” in the National Weather Service.
#NWS150
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NWS Staff across the country are wearing purple today to support women and young girls interested in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics careers. Encouraging youth to enter STEM fields is a priority for me and many of my colleagues at
@NWS
and
@NOAA
.
#DressForSTEM
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The weather doesn’t take a holiday. Thank you to the dedicated men & women of the
@NWS
working today & through the weekend to protect lives!
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I am excited about this first step towards being able to provide emergency and water managers with high-resolution, street-level visualizations of forecasted floodwaters across the entire nation!
NWS has unveiled an experimental Flood Inundation Mapping (FIM) service that includes our forecast area! Many other spots are also part of this rollout including much of East Texas, central parts of Pennsylvania, and parts of the Northeast. Visit for more.
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Celebrating my first year as
@NWS
Director today! It’s an honor to lead an incredibly passionate and dedicated workforce committed to protecting life & property. I cannot be more excited for our future!
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The NWS job doesn't end with observations, forecast, warnings and IDSS. Important to insure actuals of surge, flooding, precipitation, wind and other observation parameters are accurately documented.
#NWS
Morehead City Team out for its first storm survey for
#Florence
. We are measuring evidence of storm surge from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, at Bogue Sound, right at the end of the Atlantic Beach Bridge.
#ScienceIsCool
#NCwx
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Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! If traveling by plane, train, automobile, or any other mode, go to for the latest conditions and
@NWS
forecasts for where you are or where you’re going to.
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I’m glad to announce a number of new
@NWS
intern position opportunities across the nation! To apply today, visit USAJOBS:
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March Northeast snowstorms are no walk in the park. I want to express my appreciation the
@NWS
centers & local offices for a job well done on back to back storms with a variety of high impact hazards, from extreme wind & coastal flooding, to intense heavy snows & power outages.
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@NWSHouston
@NWSLakeCharles
@NWSCorpus
@NWSSanAntonio
@NWSWPC
@NHC_Atlantic
Tremendous job forecasting & supporting partners during
#Harvey
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We still have a ways to go in recovery, but a big step forward today with
@NWSSanJuan
back to normal operations. A huge thanks to
@NWSMiami
& deployed staff for efforts in the prolonged service backup!
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My safe place from severe weather is in my basement. Make sure you’re in the lowest, most interior room in your house or workplace.
Show us YOUR
#SafePlaceSelfie
today.
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We consider today the birthday of the National Weather Service! Follow me for info on the history of
@NWS
through the day today
#NWSHistory
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Last week
@NWSCheyenne
was impacted by severe winter weather. The staff sheltered in place at the office and continued to provide around-the-clock service to the public and partners. Great job to all! And a great snow picture!
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This is a must see! From the comfort of your screen, view how our specially trained
@NWS
Incident Meteorologists help fight wildfires with a forecast:
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For me, lightning safety is a family affair. I'm proud to be with my daughters, who are collegiate softball players, for this important video that I hope you will watch and share! PLAY BALL! ...unless, you know...there's lightning nearby. When Thunder Roars Go Indoors!
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NWS employees are leading the way in protecting lives & property of the American people from extreme weather, water, and climate events. I am in awe of their dedication to the NWS mission & commitment to service. Thank you from
@NWS
Leadership!
#EmployeeAppreciationDay
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🇺🇸Happy Labor Day! Many professions still clock into work today, like those at
@NWS
offices who are providing the forecast information that keeps us safe every day! I’m deeply grateful for your steadfast dedication! Traveling today? Check
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Today we took the 1st step to make operational model codes readily available to scientists & students around the world, knowing that they will help advance our unified forecast modeling system, the basis for all of our for weather, water & climate forecasts.
@NWS
@UFS_Community
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Excited to declare my candidacy for
@WMO
Presidency today. My goal: further build a global system that effectively responds to WMO Member needs. For more information click here: .
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#OTD
151 years ago,
@NWS
was formed when Pres. Grant signed a bill establishing a weather service under the U.S. Army Signal Service. Today, NWS takes inspiration from our past as it looks to the future. Learn more:
#NWSHeritage
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I am proud to add impact-based decision support services to the National Weather Service core mission statement. 10 years of building a weather-ready nation with IDSS as a key ingredient.
#IDSS
#WeatherReady
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GOES-17 high resolution images bring the future of weather obs and forecasting to the Western US and Pacific, providing sharper/more detailed views of rapidly evolving systems; meaning more accurate, timely, reliable products and services.
@NOAAsatellites
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We’ve weathered many storms during 2020, and I can’t be more proud of the
@NWS
employees, our trusted partners, and all of the Weather, Water and Climate Enterprise for their life saving efforts and services. I wish you peace, health and happiness throughout the holiday season!
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Visited the staff at
@NWSPueblo
to review their efforts to build a Weather-Ready Nation. Saw a “whole office” response and warnings issued for severe storms producing softball size hail & flooding rains over/near a burn scar which closed roads. Amazing work to serve society.
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The
@NWS
is transforming to be more nimble, flexible, mobile, and eye to eye with decision makers - and I'm excited for every opportunity to tell our story! Watch here for all that’s going on! Thanks,
@JasonFrazerTV
for the interview!
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All hands on deck!
@CommerceGov
Sec. Ross releasing supplemental weather balloon in support of
#Nate
at
@NHC_Atlantic
&
@NWSMiami
.
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Congratulations to Tanja Fransen, the Meteorologist-in-Charge of
@NWSGlasgow
, for being recognized with the Spirit of Montana Commendation! She has demonstrated great dedication to the public & has many scientific accomplishments. Details can be found at
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It was great to be in Boulder, CO this week — home to NWS Boulder and the Space Weather Prediction Center! These teams alert us about severe storms, conditions that lead to wildfires, and even storms coming from the sun!
@NWSBoulder
@NWSSWPC
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I couldn't be more proud of the
@NWS
workforce's operations during
#HurricaneLaura
. From an excellent collaborative forecast, numerous instances of intragovernmental IDSS, to a successful continuity of operation plan. It couldn't be done without an amazing and selfless workforce!
While we continue backup operations for our friends
@NWSLakeCharles
, we want to extend our thoughts to those impacted by
#HurricaneLaura
. Our robust continuity of operations plan assures no interruptions in services. We are one
@NWS
with the mission of protecting life & property.
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Glad to see
@NWSLakeCharles
return to operations! Thank you to all the
@NWSSouthern
offices who provided back-up support and demonstrated excellent collaboration.
Four weeks since Hurricane Laura impacted LA, the hard work of many has resulted in reestablishing
@NWSLakeCharles
' forecast and warning capabilities. As of this AM, they have taken back operations. Thanks to all of the NWS employees who made this possible!
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Enjoyed meeting and speaking with the newest Warning Coordination Meteorologists (WCMs) in the
@NWS
. I expressed the importance of the whole office concept and the need to connect with emergency managers at the local, state, federal, and tribal emergency managers.
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Another example of our valued NWS employees; dedicated to the NWS mission and committed to the "Service Above Self" core value.
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From
@NWS
Chief Operating Officer John Murphy:
"Shift change at
@NWSMelbourne
this evening. So glad to see folks not only excel at what they do, but doing so as they keep each other safe."
The
@NWS
stands ready in the face of TS
#Isaias
!
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A dangerous situation unfolding across the NE U.S. this weekend as
#Henri
approaches. A track perpendicular to coast at landfall is worst case scenario for surge & wind impacts for LI and southern New England. Heavy rains & flooding also likely in SE/E NY State and W- New England
#Henri
has strengthened to a hurricane and is headed for Long Island and southern New England. Hurricane and Tropical Storm Warnings have been extended eastward. Here are the 11 am EDT Key Messages. See for details.
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The weather enterprise can't do it alone! Millions being impacted by
#Irma
. Thanks to all sharing official forecasts & safety info!
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This East Coast storm will move fast & deepen very rapidly. Hurricane force winds & intense storm surge possible along the New England coast. Winter Storm & Blizzard Warnings up for coastal areas.
@NWS
offices are monitoring the subtle track changes that can have big impacts.
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Today I had the honor of visiting
@NWSBurlington
in Vermont. With this, I have visited all 50 states, USVI, Samoa, & Puerto Rico! Every corner of the U.S. has a group of forecasters watching to keep you safe. You can check the forecast for your location at
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I wish Deputy Director Laura Furgione the best as she moves on from the NWS after 23+ years. Her leadership & passion for wx will be missed!
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Join me in congratulating Jamie Rhome for being awarded the Service to America medal for his ife-saving work in the operational prediction of storm sturge which supports the important
@NWS
Mission. Read more:
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It's
#SafePlaceSelfie
Day! To mark this occasion, join me and the entire
@NWS
by taking one of the most important preparedness steps: identifying your safe place from all types of extreme weather.
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@JJWatt
You know, we Badgers just have a natural knack and appreciation for the weather...
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I am honored to lead a dedicated workforce that commits to the 24x7 provision of services to citizens all across the globe. From sun to sea, Guam to Puerto Rico, andAlaska to the Caribbean/Atlantic Ocean. Thank you dedicated employees of the
@NWS
!
Today is National Third Shift Workers Day. We honor the NWS employees present and past who’ve worked around-the-clock to help keep us safe.
#NWS150
#ThirdShiftWorkersDay
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As Hurricane
#Zeta
rapidly approaches the Gulf Coast, and conditions continue to rapidly deteriorate, I remain impressed by the selfless
@NWS
Employees who relentlessly serve everyday to protect life and property. Thank you!
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