NWS Outage Update: Radar and Website Operating as of Nov. 14

Verified and updated: November 13, 2026, at 8:05 p.m. EST (November 14 at 01:05 UTC).

The National Weather Service is not reporting a nationwide radar outage. Its radar website is available, and the agency has said its radars are operating normally, according to an Associated Press report published Friday. The NWS status page directs users to its operational messages and NCEP Central Operations for service information. AP News report · NWS status page

That distinction matters amid a separate nationwide FAA communications disruption that prompted reports and confusion about other federal systems. The latest information checked for this article does not confirm that NWS radar feeds or the weather.gov site are down. Readers who see a stale page or loading error should check the official feeds directly before concluding that alerts or radar are broadly unavailable.

Destaques

• NWS says its radar systems and radar website are operating normally.
• The NWS status page points to official operational messages and NCEP Central Operations.
• Some older or isolated pages may display stale information; that alone does not establish a nationwide outage.
• For urgent weather threats, check local NWS forecasts and maintain multiple alert sources.

Is the National Weather Service down right now?

As of the time checked, there is no confirmation of a nationwide NWS radar or website outage. The NWS’s official status page explains that status information for weather.gov and operational services is available through NCEP Central Operations. Its administrative message feed showed the latest posted entry dated Friday, November 13, including a report that the 00Z model production suite had started and was running on time. Those operational notes are useful signals, but they are not a guarantee that every local webpage or user connection is working perfectly.

The official NWS radar site provides map-based radar, forecast and alert views, as well as a lower-bandwidth standard radar option. If the enhanced display stalls, try the standard view or reopen the local forecast page. NWS Radar · NCEP Central Operations status messages

What systems are affected?

Current official information reviewed for this update does not identify a national outage affecting NWS radar, forecasts, or the main weather.gov website. The NWS status page links to service notices and administrative messages rather than presenting a simple live dashboard for every public-facing component. That means a single browser error, a slow connection, or a cached page should be treated as a local symptom until the agency confirms a broader incident.

The NWS radar page states that it displays radar on a map alongside forecasts and alerts. Separate functions can behave differently: a map may load while a particular data layer is delayed, or a local office page may fail while national services remain reachable. Check the timestamp on the product you are viewing, reload the official page, and consult the local forecast office if the information appears outdated.

Why did reports of an NWS outage spread?

Reports arose as the FAA faced its own communications problems and online claims suggested that weather radar had also failed. AP reported that the NWS sought to correct claims of an NWS communications disruption, saying its radar and website were fully operational. The available evidence supports separating the FAA incident from NWS operations; it does not establish that the FAA problem caused an NWS system failure.

There can still be isolated access problems, and outdated content can circulate after a page has changed. The safest reading of the present evidence is narrow: no nationwide NWS radar outage is confirmed, while users should verify individual products and local pages through official sources.

Where can you check forecasts and alerts if a page will not load?

Start with the NWS local forecast at weather.gov or the official radar service at radar.weather.gov. For emergency information, also monitor local emergency management, local radio or television, and Wireless Emergency Alerts on a compatible phone. NOAA Weather Radio is another option where a receiver is available. These are sensible backup channels, not evidence that NWS services are currently down.

If a warning is active, follow instructions from local authorities even if an online map is unavailable. Refreshing a page may help with a transient connection issue, but do not rely on one website or app as the sole source for time-critical instructions.

What happens next?

No recovery timeline is available because the official sources checked do not confirm an ongoing nationwide NWS radar outage. Conditions can change, so the NWS status page and NCEP Central Operations messages are the appropriate places to recheck for new notices. If the agency posts a specific service interruption, its notice should identify the affected product or system and any expected delay.

FAQ

Is NWS radar working?

The latest report checked says NWS radars and the radar website are operating normally; no national radar outage is confirmed.

Are weather alerts affected?

No nationwide alert disruption is confirmed in the sources reviewed. Check the official local forecast and use additional emergency alert channels.

Where is the official NWS status?

Visit the NWS status page and its linked NCEP Central Operations messages.