Type of change:
SPENES retirement/divestiture notifications
Description:
Effective 1200 UTC November 16, 2015, the NESDIS Satellite Analysis Branch (SAB) Satellite Precipitation Guidance Message Product (SPENES, WMO header TXUS20 KWBC) will no longer be issued for the continental US (lower 48 states) but will continue to be issued for Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. SAB will continue satellite support to the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) and satellite-based information from SAB may be integrated by WPC’s forecasters into their MPDs (Mesoscale Precipitation Discussions). This is intended to provide a single source of centralized guidance on heavy rainfall and flash flood threats and ensure consistent message delivery.
The point of contact is Davida Streett, davida.streett@noaa.gov and 202-264-0102. Send comments to Davida Streett, davida.streett@noaa.gov or call 202-264-0102.