Jack Hayes talked about the mission and structure of the National Weather Service (NWS) and its role in weather forecasting and climatology. Topics includes NWS delivery of a variety of weather, water, and climate services to government, industry, and the general public. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communication.
This was part four in a four-part “Washington Journal” series on weather and the government. The product identification number for the other parts are 301285-7 (Preparations for Weather Emergencies), 301325-5 (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration), and 301305-5 (Climatology).