The Weather Prediction Center, located in College Park, Maryland[1], is one of the many service centers run by the National Centers for Environmental Prediction. Their main job is to provide forecasts to the public.[2]
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1942 |
| Jurisdiction | United States government |
| Headquarters | College Park, Maryland |
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| Website | www |
History
changeThe Weather Prediction Center was made on March 5, 1942, by the National Weather Service. The WPC was previously named the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center but was changed on March 5, 2013 to Weather Prediction Center, so it was easier to say.[3]
Forecasts
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The Weather Prediction Center forecasts many things and creates long-term and short-term forecasts. Some things forecasted for include heavy precipitation (rain), heavy, and ice. [4] Forecasts are issued daily by WPC meteorologist. Forecasts include a map with a key identifying areas of risk for weather.
References
change- ↑ "Welcome to WPC!". www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
- ↑ Service, NOAA's National Weather. "About the WPC". www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
- ↑ Daniel, Matt (2013-03-03). "HPC changes name to Weather Prediction Center | Earth | EarthSky". earthsky.org. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
- ↑ "About The Weather Prediction Center". www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
