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US National Weather Service Reports Nationwide Internet, Communications Issues

Technicians are working to restore access as local offices keep issuing watches, warnings and forecasts, the agency said.

  • On Nov 13, 2026, the National Weather Service reported nationwide internet and communications problems, potentially causing outdated weather information or unavailable online products across its websites.
  • Technicians at the NWS are working to resolve the nationwide disruption as soon as possible, though the agency has not provided a specific timeline for restoring full access to its online weather products.
  • Despite the technical outage, local National Weather Service offices continue to issue watches, warnings, and forecasts, which remain available through official social media accounts and some external websites.
  • Separately, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a nationwide ground stop for departing flights on Nov 13, 2026, citing communication issues affecting Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
  • No confirmed connection exists between the National Weather Service and Federal Aviation Administration disruptions, and the agency urged travelers to check directly with their airlines for current flight-status information.
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Aircraft are parked on the runway after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issues a national ground suspension order "due to extraordinary circumstances and security reasons" REUTERS/David Ryder TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY The U.S. National Meteorology Service (NWS) reported on Friday (13) that it faces internet and communication problems across the country. According to the agency, failure can prevent users from accessing information on t…

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