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Hazard Services

Modernizing Hazard Messaging for a Weather-Ready Nation

Streamlining Hazard Communication

Hazard Services is NOAA's next-generation platform for issuing weather-related alerts and warnings. Developed by the Global Systems Laboratory (GSL), this system integrates multiple tools into a unified interface, enabling forecasters to deliver timely and accurate hazard information.

Hazard Services Desktop
Hazard Services Combined Storm Prediction Center

Key Features

Simplified Operations

By consolidating separate workflows into a single platform, Hazard Services reduces complexity and enhances efficiency in hazard communication.

Seamless Collaboration

The system fosters improved coordination among meteorologists by providing a common platform for local forecast offices and national centers across the National Weather Service, ensuring consistent and clear messaging during critical events.

Adaptable Framework

Designed to evolve with emerging technologies and user needs, Hazard Services supports continuous improvement in hazard forecasting and dissemination, including integrating with artificial intelligence techniques to make AI output actionable, and supporting collaborations to improve weather safety in other countries.

Real World Impact

During the March 2025 tornado outbreaks, NWS forecasters were able to issue, update, and adjust alerts more efficiently, contributing to improved public safety outcomes. Hazard Services aims to make these improvements permanent at NWS forecast offices nationwide. Forecasters were able to issue, update, and adjust alerts more efficiently, contributing to improved public safety outcomes.

Hazard Services Command Center

Development and Collaboration

Hazard Services is a collaborative effort involving multiple NOAA entities, including the National Weather Service, research laboratories and test beds. This partnership ensures the system meets operational needs while incorporating the latest scientific advancements.

Our Mission

Lead research and directed development through the transition of environmental data, models, products, tools, and services to support commerce, protect life and property, and promote a scientifically literate public.

Research Areas

Organizational Excellence, Earth System Prediction, Advanced Technologies, and Decision Support are the foundation to achieving the GSL Grand Challenge: Deliver actionable global storm-scale prediction and environmental information through advanced technologies to serve society.

Global Systems Laboratory