The mission of the National Weather Service (NWS), under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and under the Department of Commerce (DOC), is to protect the life and property of our citizens from natural disasters by issuing warnings and forecasts for all manners of severe or extreme weather and to enhance the national economy. This mission is carried out by weather offices and national centers located throughout the U.S. and its territories, along with a highly trained staff of dedicated men and women.

From day-to-day weather forecasts, to warnings of potentially dangerous storms, the National Weather Service will be there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our office is located in the city of Louisville in the state of Kentucky, and issues public forecasts and severe weather warnings and watches for Central Kentucky and ten counties in Southern Indiana. We maintain a constant vigil, issue routine forecasts and climatic information, and if threatening weather approaches, issue warnings and special statements as necessary.  Other National Weather Service offices in or near Kentucky have local warning and forecast responsibility for surrounding areas.

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Station History for WFO Louisville
Highlights from History - Weather Services in the United States