National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - The Weather Program Office

**We Fund Research to Improve Your Weather Forecast** **We work closely with federal agencies and entities, state and local governments, academia, and the private sector to develop and transition weather research.** Our close partnership with the National Weather Service allows us to fund projects that improve knowledge about tropical cyclones, severe storms, extreme precipitation, air pollution, and social science—and to integrate weather, water, and climate forecasting and mitigation. **UR MISSION** **Cultivating, funding, and transitioning collaborative weather research that results in accurate and actionable weather information for all.** **OUR VISION** **Innovative Science Powering a Weather-Ready Nation** **Core Values** **Integrity** We adhere to the highest scientific, personal, and professional standards. **Innovation** We welcome a wide range of experiences, knowledge, and ideas to drive open-science solutions. **Teamwork** We value collaborative approaches and transparent communications across WPO and with our partners. **Social Stewardship** We ensure everything we do is geared towards benefiting society. **Results-Driven** We achieve high-quality research outcomes to measurably advance the NOAA mission.