NWS (National Weather Service) Connector for AI agents.
9 live capabilities
Get official government weather forecasts and real-time alerts for any US location.
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Why people use NWS (National Weather Service)
NWS : Solving Manual Weather Monitoring for Logistics
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the heavy lifting. You just ask for the status of a region or a specific coordinate, and the agent pulls the official data from the source. You get a direct answer instead of a dozen open tabs.
What Vinkius changes
You get official government weather data delivered directly to your AI chat.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Rerouting a delivery fleet
A logistics manager asks about alerts in a storm zone and uses `get_active_alerts_by_area` to see if a route is safe for trucks.
- Real-world use case 02
Building a weather-aware app
A developer uses `get_point` to map user locations to NWS grids and then fetches data to display in a custom dashboard.
- Real-world use case 03
Planning an outdoor event
A planner asks for the hourly forecast for a specific zip code using `get_hourly_forecast` to decide on a backup plan for a wedding.
Complete set · 9capabilities
The complete NWS (National Weather Service) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NWS (National Weather Service).
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through NWS (National Weather Service).
- 01 Capability
Get active alerts by area
Get active weather alerts for a specific state or region. This is useful for monitoring large geographic areas.
- 02 Capability
Get active alerts
Get all currently active weather alerts across the country. Use this to see a nationwide overview of weather hazards.
- 03 Capability
Get alert
Get details for a specific weather alert. This provides the full context for a single warning or advisory.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through NWS (National Weather Service).
- 04 Capability
Get forecast
Get a textual forecast for a specific grid location. This gives you a clear summary of expected conditions.
- 05 Capability
Get hourly forecast
Get an hourly forecast for a specific grid location. This helps with precise timing for outdoor activities.
- 06 Capability
Get latest station observation
Get the latest observation for a specific station. This provides real-time data like temperature and wind speed.
07—09
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 9 available through NWS (National Weather Service).
- 07 Capability
Get point
Get NWS office and grid information for a latitude and longitude. This is the first step for mapping coordinates to weather data.
- 08 Capability
Get station observations
Get observations for a specific station. Use this to see a history of readings from a fixed location.
- 09 Capability
Get stations
Get a list of all observation stations. This is helpful for finding the nearest weather station to a specific point.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask NWS (National Weather Service) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NWS (National Weather Service) from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ne6tHz4lmGpXaoc5GixPi8m4DNlh98lOLedZ7150/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it NWS (National Weather Service), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable NWS (National Weather Service) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ne6tHz4lmGpXaoc5GixPi8m4DNlh98lOLedZ7150/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the NWS (National Weather Service) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable NWS (National Weather Service) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nws-national-weather-service": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ne6tHz4lmGpXaoc5GixPi8m4DNlh98lOLedZ7150/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using NWS (National Weather Service)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using NWS (National Weather Service), help me...". 9 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nws-national-weather-service": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ne6tHz4lmGpXaoc5GixPi8m4DNlh98lOLedZ7150/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using NWS (National Weather Service)
Ask Copilot: "Using NWS (National Weather Service), help me...". 9 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nws-national-weather-service": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ne6tHz4lmGpXaoc5GixPi8m4DNlh98lOLedZ7150/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using NWS (National Weather Service)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using NWS (National Weather Service), help me...". 9 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"nws-national-weather-service": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ne6tHz4lmGpXaoc5GixPi8m4DNlh98lOLedZ7150/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using NWS (National Weather Service)
Ask Cline: "Using NWS (National Weather Service), help me...". 9 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add nws-national-weather-service --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ne6tHz4lmGpXaoc5GixPi8m4DNlh98lOLedZ7150/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using NWS (National Weather Service)
Ask Claude: "Using NWS (National Weather Service), show me...". 9 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work NWS (National Weather Service) can move forward.
For the logistics manager who needs to reroute trucks around storms, the developer building a weather-aware app, or the outdoor event planner who needs to stay ahead of sudden alerts.
Logistics Coordinator
Uses the Connector to check for active alerts in transit corridors to proactively reroute shipments.
Data Scientist
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Outdoor Event Planner
Checks hourly forecasts for specific venues to coordinate backup plans for outdoor weddings or concerts.
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Before you connect
Questions about NWS (National Weather Service).
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the NWS MCP give me real-time storm warnings?
Yes, it pulls active watches, warnings, and advisories directly from the National Weather Service. You can ask your agent to check for alerts in a specific state or for the entire country.
How does the NWS MCP handle different US states?
You can query alerts by state code or area name. The Connector will filter the official government data to show you only what is happening in that specific region.
Can I use the NWS MCP for my own weather app?
Yes, this is a common use case. You can use the Connector to fetch official grid data and station observations to populate your own application's weather displays.
Does the NWS MCP provide hourly updates?
It does. The Connector can pull specific hourly forecasts for a grid location, allowing you to see how conditions are expected to change throughout the day.
What kind of data does the NWS MCP pull from stations?
It retrieves the latest atmospheric readings from specific weather stations, including temperature, humidity, wind speed, and visibility.
Do I need a special key for the NWS MCP?
No, it connects to the public NWS API. However, you will need to provide a User-Agent string in your configuration to comply with their service policies.
How do I get a forecast for a specific latitude and longitude?
First, use the get_point capability with your coordinates to find the office ID and grid coordinates (gridX, gridY). Then, pass those values into the get_forecast capability to receive the textual forecast.
Can I check for active weather warnings in a specific state?
Yes! Use the get_active_alerts_by_area capability and provide the two-letter state code (e.g., 'TX' for Texas or 'FL' for Florida) to see all current watches and warnings for that area.
How do I see the current temperature at a specific airport?
Use the get_latest_station_observation capability with the station's ICAO ID (e.g., 'KJFK' for New York JFK or 'KLAX' for Los Angeles International) to get the most recent atmospheric readings.
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