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National Weather Service
Integrates with the National Weather Service API to retrieve active weather alerts by US state with proper error handling and timeout management for weather mon
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Integrates with the National Weather Service API to retrieve active weather alerts by US state with proper error handling and timeout management for weather monitoring and emergency preparedness applications.
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list_resources
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get_resource
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about National Weather Service.
- What does the National Weather Service MCP do?
- This MCP integrates with the National Weather Service API to retrieve active weather alerts by US state. It is designed for weather monitoring and emergency preparedness applications, providing functionality for error handling and timeout management.
- How do I install the National Weather Service MCP in a client?
- Installation typically involves adding the MCP's repository URL to your client's settings. Since this MCP uses the stdio transport, ensure your client supports and is configured for stdio-based MCPs. Refer to your MCP client's documentation for specific installation steps.
- Does the National Weather Service MCP require an API key or other credentials?
- No, this National Weather Service MCP has an 'Auth type: none'. It does not require an API key, OAuth, or other authentication credentials for operation. It likely accesses public NWS data directly.
- What are the key capabilities of this National Weather Service MCP?
- The primary capability is retrieving active weather alerts specific to a given US state. It also includes built-in error handling and timeout management, which are crucial for reliable data fetching in real-time applications.
- What is a limitation of the National Weather Service MCP?
- The current description indicates it retrieves alerts by US state. It may not support more granular geographic targeting, such as by county or specific coordinates, without further programmatic refinement or direct NWS API interaction.
Install National Weather Service
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"national-weather-service": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-national-weather-service"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"national-weather-service": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-national-weather-service"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"national-weather-service": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-national-weather-service"
]
}
}
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