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Representative map showing the NWS day 3 forecast daily maximum heat index.

National Weather Service Heat Index Forecasts

The National Weather Service (NWS) issues heat index forecasts for days 3–7, including daily maximum heat index, daily mean heat index, and daily minimum heat index forecasts.

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Example National Weather Service short-range forecast map of the U.S.

National Weather Service National Forecast Maps

NWS provides a wide selection of forecast maps for temperature and precipitation for the next 12 hours to 6 days.

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United States

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Snow status map from the Northwest River Forecast Center

National Weather Service River Forecast Centers

The NOAA National Weather Service River Forecast Centers each have an interactive website with a full set of real-time observations and forecasts, including snow and river conditions and water supply forecasts.

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DSET interactive map showing example 180-day SPI for the Navajo Nation

Navajo Nation Drought Severity Evaluation Tool

The Navajo Nation Drought Severity Evaluation Tool (DSET) is a co-developed cloud-based web application designed to meet the needs of water resource managers from the Navajo Nation, improving drought reporting and management.

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