NWS (National Weather Service) MCP Server for WindsurfGive Windsurf instant access to 9 tools to Get Active Alerts, Get Active Alerts By Area, Get Alert, and more

Name: NWS (National Weather Service)
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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect NWS (National Weather Service) through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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The NWS (National Weather Service) MCP Server for Windsurf is a standout in the Data Analytics category — giving your AI agent 9 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nws-national-weather-service": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About NWS (National Weather Service) MCP Server

Connect to the National Weather Service (NWS) API to retrieve precise meteorological data for any US location. This server allows AI agents to fetch point-based grid information, detailed textual forecasts, hourly updates, and critical weather alerts.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple NWS (National Weather Service) tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Location Mapping — Convert coordinates into NWS grid points using get_point to unlock hyper-local data.
Forecasts — Get detailed textual and hourly forecasts for specific grid locations via get_forecast and get_hourly_forecast.
Weather Alerts — Monitor active watches, warnings, and advisories nationwide or by specific state/area with get_active_alerts and get_active_alerts_by_area.
Station Observations — Access real-time data from weather stations, including the latest atmospheric readings using get_latest_station_observation.

The NWS (National Weather Service) MCP Server exposes 9 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 9 NWS (National Weather Service) tools available for Windsurf

When Windsurf connects to NWS (National Weather Service) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning meteorological-data, weather-forecast, real-time-alerts, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

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Get active alerts on NWS (National Weather Service)

Get all currently active weather alerts

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Get active alerts by area on NWS (National Weather Service)

g., TX, FL, AMZ). Get active alerts for a specific area

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Get alert on NWS (National Weather Service)

Get details for a specific weather alert

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Get forecast on NWS (National Weather Service)

Get textual forecast for a specific grid location

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Get hourly forecast on NWS (National Weather Service)

Get hourly forecast for a specific grid location

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Get latest station observation on NWS (National Weather Service)

Get the latest observation for a specific station

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Get point on NWS (National Weather Service)

Get NWS office and grid information for a latitude/longitude

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Get station observations on NWS (National Weather Service)

Get observations for a specific station

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Get stations on NWS (National Weather Service)

Get a list of all observation stations

Connect NWS (National Weather Service) to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to wire NWS (National Weather Service) into Windsurf. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using NWS (National Weather Service)

Open Cascade and ask: "Using NWS (National Weather Service), help me...". 9 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the NWS (National Weather Service) MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with NWS (National Weather Service) through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 9 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

NWS (National Weather Service) + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the NWS (National Weather Service) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from NWS (National Weather Service) and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query NWS (National Weather Service) tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from NWS (National Weather Service) and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine NWS (National Weather Service) data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

Example Prompts for NWS (National Weather Service) in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with NWS (National Weather Service) immediately.

"What is the weather forecast for coordinates 34.0522, -118.2437?"

"Are there any active weather alerts in Texas right now?"

"Get the latest weather observation for station KLAX."

Troubleshooting NWS (National Weather Service) MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting NWS (National Weather Service) to Windsurf through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

NWS (National Weather Service) + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating NWS (National Weather Service) MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.

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