NDSS integrates Doppler weather radar data with other available meteorological data sources such as satellite, surface observations, lightning, rain gauge, sounding, and numerical model data to nowcast severe and hazardous weather phenomena.  The NDSS utilizes state-of-the-science, field-proven data analysis, detection, and prediction algorithms to meet the specific operational needs of persons or organizations that need to be warned of severe and hazardous weather. 

These algorithms include the Severe Storm Analysis Package (SSAP) licensed from NSSL that provides Storm Identification and Tracking, Tornado prediction, Damaging Downburst Prediction, Hailswath Prediction and more.  In addition, nowcasts (0-4 hours) of precipitation amount and type are available.  These include alerts providing Estimated Time of Arrival and Estimated Time of Departure information, warning users of impending hazards and when they will end. 



All NDSS data and products are viewed via a Web based display and a workstation with full three-dimensional capability.  Alerts can be provided to mobile devices. The NDSS can be implemented at any location around the globe and fully customized to meet a user’s specific needs.