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2	Meteorology
3	History of Meteorology
4	History of Meteorology
5	History of Meteorology
6	History of Meteorology
7	History of Meteorology
8	History of the National Weather Service (NWS)
9	History of the NWS
10	History of the NWS
11	History of the NWS
12	History of the NWS
13	History of the NWS
14	History of the NWS
15	History of the NWS
16	History of the NWS
17	History of the NWS
18	History of the NWS
19	Technology Polar Orbiting Satellites
20	Technology Polar Orbiting Satellites
21	Technology Geostationary Satellites
22	Technology Geostationary Satellites
23	Technology Missoula Doppler Radar
24	Technology High Speed Computers
25	Technology Upper Air Observations - Today
26	NWS Missoula…then and Now
27	NWS Missoula’s County Warning Area
28	Our Mission
29	Our Mission
30	Our Services
31	Our Services Emergency Alert System NOAA Weather and Commercial Radio & TV Respond to Public and Emergency Official’s Requests
32	Monitoring Surface Water Then
33	Monitoring Surface Water
34	Monitoring Mountain Snow Pack
35	Flooding in Western Montana
36	The Water Cycle
37	Flooding in Western Montana
38	Flash Flooding in Western Montana
39	Winter Storms in Western Montana
40	Freezing Rain in Western Montana Freezing Rain occurs 2 to 3 times a year creating a significant hazard. Freezes on impact. Roads, cars, trees, etc. Forms coating or glaze of ice.
41	Thunderstorms in Western Montana
42	Thunderstorm Days
43	Thunderstorms in Western Montana
44	Lightning Safety
45	What is a Severe Thunderstorm?
46	Tornadoes
47	Fire Weather in Western Montana The Fire Weather Program provides: Forecasts, warnings and consultation For Prevention, Suppression and Management
48	Fire Weather in Western Montana Products Include: Fire Weather Planning Forecasts Fire Weather Watches Red Flag Warnings Spot Forecasts Smoke Management Forecasts
49	Fire Weather in Western Montana Services Include: On-site Weather Support to large wildfires, prescribed fires and other major incidents. Training courses, workshops and seminars provided to Land Management Agencies.
50	Fire Weather in Western Montana
51	Fire Weather in Western Montana Incident Meteorologists Monitor and advise of sudden weather changes. Provide briefings to fire personnel. Provide input to command staff.