IAO: Mission Statement

Critical Fire Weather Concerns Across the West; Heavy Rainfall in Central Texas

Increasing winds and dry conditions have prompted Elevated to Critical fire weather concerns across parts of the Pacific Northwest/Great Basin as well as central to northern High Plains. Thunderstorms are forecast to produce heavy rainfall which may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding across much of the Texas Hill Country on Labor Day. Flood Watches have been issued. Read More >

Mission Statement

The Mission of the International Affairs Office (IAO) of the U.S. National Weather Service is to enhance NOAA/NWS ability to provide the best weather, water, and climate forecasts through international cooperation on hydro-meteorological observations, data exchange, modeling, research, and technology development; and to provide global leadership in setting meteorological standards and building partnerships to save lives and protect property.