Functions of the Service

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The functions of the Service are to —

establish and maintain a national network of meteorological and seismic stations as necessary;

forecast weather conditions and the state of the atmosphere;

provide information and advice on meteorological and climate matters;

provide information and advice to the Governor in Cabinet of severe weather conditions likely to affect the safety of human life or property in the Islands;

issue tsunami warnings;

provide meteorological services in order to ensure the safety and efficiency of aviation and marine services;

provide meteorological data and advice for weather sensitive national development projects and other important weather sensitive economic activities;

collect, collate, compile, record, archive and make available meteorological reports and information;

arrange means of communication for the transmission and reception of meteorological reports and information in the Islands or outside the Islands;

operate at the international standards required for observations used for general, aviation, maritime and other forecasts;

participate in the work of the appropriate regional and international organizations, in particular, the Caribbean Meteorological Organisation, the World Meteorological Organisation and the International Civil Aviation Organisation;

promote the advancement of meteorological science by means of meteorological research and investigation or otherwise;

conduct or make arrangements for the training of persons in meteorology; and

advise the Governor in Cabinet on all matters relating to meteorology, climate, hydrology and seismic activity.

The Service shall perform its functions under this Law in the public interest generally and, in particular, for the purpose of —

navigation, shipping and civil aviation; and

assisting persons and authorities engaged in policy development, industry, trade and commerce.

National Weather Service Act

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