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Appendix B National Weather Service Organization
Appendix B National Weather Service Organization
Pages 77-80
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with 23 forecast offices. There are 13 River Forecast Offices located around the United States with one located in Alaskan Region, two in Central Region, three in Eastern Region, four in Southern Region, and three located in Western Region.
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HPC produces the guidance forecast products of sensible weather and precipitation for use throughout the field office structure of the NWS. The products are also used extensively by the private sector and broadcast meteorologists.
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Each center has a specific responsibility for a portion of the NCEP products and services suite, yet they all work together toward the common goals of saving lives, protecting property, and creating economic opportunity. Seven of the centers provide direct products to users, while two of the centers provide essential support through developing and running complex computer models of the atmosphere.
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Field Offices Weather Forcast Offices (120) River Foredcast Centers (13)
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