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NOAA's National Weather Service Releases New Hazard Maps
Regular users of National Weather Service websites will no doubt notice the change of colors on the new maps. New technology has allowed an increase in the number of colors that can be displayed on the maps, providing for more information to be conv... Details inside...


The Croton Dam Forecast Point for the Muskegon RIver will Replace the Newaygo Forecast Point
On Tuesday, November 30th, 2004, the National Weather Service will discontinue the forecast point for the Muskegon River at Newaygo. The forecast point at Croton Dam will be replacing the discontinued forecast point.

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The Tallman Road Forecast Point for the Eagle River will Replace the Hinman Road Forecast Point
On Tuesday, November 30th, 2004, the National Weather Service will discontinue the forecast point for the Eagle River at Hinman Road near Eagle. The forecast point at Tallman Road near Eagle will be replacing the discontinued forecast point.

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Wanted: Volunteer Observer in or near Maple Rapids, Michigan
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Grand Rapids is seeking a volunteer in Clinton County to take precipitation and river readings on the Maple River near Maple Rapids, Michigan. Training and equipment for taking the precipitation and river readings will be provided. It is preferred that the volunteer have Internet access. A minimum 2 year commitment is required.

If you are interesting in volunteering to be this observer, please contact Mark at (616)949-0643 Ext 493, or via e-mail at mark.walton@noaa.gov.

Wanted: Volunteer COOP Observer in or near the Vestaburg/Riverdale Area
The National Weather Service Forecast Office in Grand Rapids is seeking a volunteer COOP observer in or near the Vestaburg/Riverdale Area (Northwest Gratiot County/Northeast Montcalm County) to take daily temperature and precipitation. Training and equipment provided. It is preferred that the volunteer have Internet access.

If you are interesting in volunteering to be this COOP observer, please contact Mark at (616)949-0643 Ext 493, or via e-mail at mark.walton@noaa.gov.

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has developed a web portal to assist those in need of past weather data. The NOAA Past Weather page provides links to the National Climatic Data Center and the Climate Prediction Center, among other data sources.

National Weather Service Publications Available Online
The National Weather Service provides a variety of free publications online. These publications cover many diverse weather topics, such as Winter Storms, Severe Weather, Emergency Preparedness, Thunderstorms, Lightning and Tornadoes.

To download these free online publications, visit the Office of Climate, Water and Weather Services Publications Page.

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