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DOC/NOAA/NWS/APRFC  

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  • The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. NWS data and products form a national information database and infrastructure which can be used by other governmental agencies, the private sector, the public, and the global community. In support of this NWS mission, the Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center (APRFC) produces timely and accurate water forecasts and information using the best available scientific principles to integrate and model water, weather, and climate information. Our highly-motivated, customer-focused staff is dedicated to professionalism, innovation, and fulfilling expectations of our customers and partners. Summary provided by http://aprfc.arh.noaa.gov/resources/docs/apmission.html (en)

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/feab952c-49ca-41c1-a2a0-b35bf4dd7048

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