Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS National HQ
Issued by NWS National HQ
783 NOUS41 KWBC 131525 PNSWSH Public Information Statement 26-41 National Weather Service Headquarters Silver Spring MD 1125 AM EDT Wed May 13, 2026 To:Subscribers -NOAA Weather Wire Service -Emergency Managers Weather Information Network -NOAAPort Other NWS Partners, Users and Employees From:A.J. Reiss Director, Ocean Prediction Center Subject: Temporary Suspension of Ocean Prediction Center`s 72- and 96-hour surface graphical products effective June 1, 2026 Effective Monday, June 1, 2026, the National Weather Service (NWS)`s Ocean Prediction Center (OPC) is temporarily suspending its 72- and 96-hour surface forecast graphical products. This temporary suspension is necessary for developmental improvements advancing seamless marine weather services across NWS. Meanwhile, 72- and 96-hour wind and wave graphical products will continue to be produced from the NWS`s National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD)(https://digital.weather.gov) for decision support and heavy weather avoidance. Alternatively, the NDFD can be accessed for graphical forecasts of winds, wind gusts, wave heights, and other weather-based hazards over the oceanic domain. Table 1: Products being temporarily suspended effective June 1, 2026 Product NameWMO Heading --------------------------------------------------- 72hr Atlantic SFC Forecast VT12ZPPAK98 KWNM 72hr Pacific SFC Forecast VT12Z PPBK98 KWNM 72hr AK SFC Forecast VT12ZPPCK98 KWNM 96hr Atlantic SFC Forecast VT12ZPWAM99 KWNM 96hr Pacific SFC Forecast VT12Z PWBM99 KWNM 96hr AK SFC Forecast VT12ZThe NWS is committed to delivering timely, accurate, and impactful weather and water services to protect lives and property and enhance the national economy. This temporary suspension is necessary due to the urgency of meeting higher short-term organizational and stakeholder priorities. The NWS will continue to keep the public informed about significant changes through Public Information Statements, while providing as much lead time as possible. We always value feedback on our critical products and services. For questions or comments on NWS products and services, please contact: NWS Marine Program Marine, Tropical, and Tsunami Services National Weather Service marine.weather@noaa.gov National Public Information Statements are online at: https://www.weather.gov/notification/