| Product Name |
Brief Description Click Here for "Printable" version of this list. |
| 7-Day Evapotranspiration Forecast | The 7-day evapotranspiration forecast displays graphically on the
Internet the expected amount of evapotranspiration in hundredths of
an inch for each of the next 7 days using a reference crop of
alfalfa. A second graphic is provided for each day that indicates
whether the evapotranspiration is expected to be above or below
normal. This product will be issued daily at 5 am local time on a
seasonal basis (March 15-October 15). |
| Graphical Convective Outlook for the Alaska FIR | The Alaska Aviation Weather Unit (AAWU) issues area forecasts that
include thunderstorm information for each zone. These forecasts
contain information as to the timing and some detail in a text
format. This new product would provide this information in a
graphical format. It will be the convective guidance for 0-12 and
12-24-hour time periods.
Included are areas where convection will occur as isolated,
scattered, or numerous. Severe convection potential would be
outlined. Other details such as the thunderstorm bases and tops,
timing of development, and some graphical reasoning indicated.
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| Observed Precipitation Map | The National Weather Service (NWS) collects rainfall data to support
its forecast and warning operations. Individual River Forecast
Centers (RFCs)and Weather Forecast Offices typically provide rainfall
collectives in text format and graphical format for their areas of
responsibility. The National Centers for Environmental Prediction
(NCEP) Climate Prediction Center (CPC), collects additional data from
cooperative observers. This rainfall data is made available to HPC and
is used extensively for verification purposes.This rainfall data is
plotted on a map of the CONUS and made available to
forecasters. The data is used for feedback on forecast accuracy and
can be used in case
studies and other scientific endeavors. |
| Water Resource Outlook Multi-Media Briefing | This Internet-based multi-media recorded briefing provides water
managers in the Southeast U.S. with a one to three month water
resource outlook based on current surface water/groundwater/soil
conditions, reservoir conditions, input from state and federal water
resource partners on supply and water use, Climate Prediction Center
weekly/monthly temperature and precipitation forecasts, and SERFC
ensemble streamflow predictions. |
| Weekend Weather Graphic | Web site statistics have shown that traffic on WFO websites increases
as the weekend approaches. Customers are looking for the forecast
for the upcoming weekend so that they can plan their activities. The
Weekend Weather Graphic provides a quick and easily accessible view of
the forecast for the weekend. The Weekend Weather Graphic is
comprised of maximum temperature (MaxT),minimum temperature(MinT),
and probability of precipitation (PoP) derived from the NDFD grids
for the WFO forecast area. |
| 3- to 14-day Hazards Assessment | The Climate Prediction Center issues this product for the contiguous
U.S. and Alaska to provide potential hazardous conditions from
extreme temperature, high wind, heavy precipitation or lack of
precipitation, and dry or moist soils and wildfire risk. |
| 3- to 14-day Hazards Assessment Discussion | The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) provides a text discussion for the
contiguous U.S. and Alaska with technical insight to further assist in
assessing potentially hazardous conditions in the 3-to 14-Day Hazards
Assesment. |
| 6- to 10-Day and 8- to 14-day Excessive Heat Outlooks (Contiguous U.S) | The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) issues 6- to 10-Day and 8- to
14-Day excessive heat outlooks in probabilistic format for the
Contiguous U.S. |
| 6- to 10-Day and 8- to 14-day Maximum Heat Index Prediction | The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) issues 6- to 10-Day and 8- to
14-Day Maximum Heat Index Predictions for approximately 200 locations
in the Contiguous U.S. |
| 6- to 10-Day and 8- to 14-Day Mean North American 500 millibar Outlook | The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) issues these outlooks to provide
insight into the 6- to 10-day and 8- to 14-day temperature and
precipitation outlooks by indicating mean circulation patterns. |
| 6- to 10-Day and 8- to 14-day Minimum Wind Chill Prediction (Contiguous U.S and Alaska) | CPC will issue maps indicating the probability (in percent) that the
minimum wind chill value will in the below normal category and below
seven specific thresholds: 32F, 28F, 20F, 10F, 0F, -20F, and -40F.
The wind chill index formula is described in Instruction 10-513 (WFO
Winter Weather Products Specification) |
| 6- to 10-Day and 8- to 14-Day Outlook Discussion (Contiguous U.S. and Alaska). | The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) provides a technical discussion
of the meteorological and climatological basis for the outlooks. |
| 6- to 10-Day and 8- to 14-Day Outlooks (Contiguous U.S. and Alaska) | The Climate Prediction Center (CPC) issues 6- to 10-Day and 8- to
14-Day outlooks in probabilistic format for the Contiguous U.S. and
Alaska. |
| ABRFC Recreational Forecast Graphics | The National Weather Service (NWS) is the agency responsible for
issuing river forecasts and flood warnings for the United States.
This information is provided in order to protect life and property as
well as to enhance the national economy. In cooperation with national,
state and local agencies, as well as private organizations and the
public, the NWS determines the river levels which correspond to the
beginning of significant damage from high water. This level of water
at a given river location is termed flood stage. The NWS issues
special river forecasts and flood warnings when levels are expected
to equal or exceed flood stage. In addition to problems caused by
flooding, various users have danger and incur risk due to river
fluctuations and river levels lower than flood stage. Examples of
these types of users of river forecast information include navigation
interests or the general public who use the river and river banks for
recreational purposes. The experimental Recreational Forecast
graphics are Internet web pages that depict the expected river levels
for the Illinois River of Oklahoma, a very popular canoe and raft
float stream. These expected stream flow levels are translated to a
river floatability index based on guidelines provided by the Illinois
River Association and the State of Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission.
Recreational interests can use the information to better insure a safe
experience on and near the river. |
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