Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS National HQ
Issued by NWS National HQ
180 NOUS41 KWBC 031630 PNSWSH Public Information Statement 24-40 National Weather Service Headquarters Silver Spring MD 1230 PM EDT Mon Jun 3 2024 To: Subscribers: -NOAA Weather Wire Service -Emergency Managers Weather Information Network -NOAAPort Other NWS Partners, Users and Employees From: David Bieger, Chief Decision Support and Integration Branch Subject: Soliciting Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Key Messages through August 31, 2024 The National Weather Service (NWS) is soliciting comments on Key Messages through August 31, 2024. Key Messages focus on the most important aspects of an event to help raise public and partner awareness, and drive cohesive messaging across the NWS. Key Messages provide an overview of the severity, scope and potential impacts of hazardous weather, water, space weather and climate events, that can be utilized to support preparedness and response efforts prior to and during hazardous weather, water, space weather, and climate events. During the comment period, Key Messages may be issued by NWS offices including, National Centers for Environmental Predictions (NCEPs) Weather Prediction Center (WPC), Climate Prediction Center (CPC), Storm Prediction Center (SPC), National Hurricane Center (NHC), Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) and Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), regional and local forecast offices. The Product Description Document (PDD) is available online at: https://nsdesk.servicenowservices.com/api/g_noa/nwspc/res2/ed466b1687 dece1 04b0fa8a60cbb352b Comments may be submitted via the survey link below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ProposedImplementationofKeyMessages_20 24 At the end of the comment period, the Key Messages will be evaluated for operational implementation and national availability. If you have questions about Key Messages, please contact: David Bieger Chief, NWS Decision Support Integration Branch Silver Spring, MD david.bieger@noaa.gov National Public Information Statements are online at: https://www.weather.gov/notification/