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National Weather Service: U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The National Weather Service (NWS) is an agency of the United States federal government that is tasked with providing weather forecasts, warnings of hazardous weather, and other weather-related products to organizations and the public for the purposes of protection, safety, and general information. It is a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) branch of the Department of Commerce, and is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, within the Washington metropolitan area. The agency was known as the United States Weather Bureau from 1891 until it adopted its current name in 1970.

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Tornadoes Rip Through Texas Near Lubbock, Injuring 3 And Leaving Thousands Without Power In Chaos [Video]

Tornadoes Rip Through Texas Near Lubbock, Injuring 3 And Leaving Thousands Without Power In Chaos

Tornadoes tore through northwest Texas on Thursday, striking areas near Lubbock and leaving a trail of destruction. Over 13,000 homes lost power, and at least three people were injured in Hockley..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:09Published

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