January 17, 2020

Warning or Advisory?

Which is it and what does it mean?  As the temperature drops and precipitation looms in the forecast, phrases such as “winter storm warning” and “winter weather advisory” are used regularly.

Winter weather that impacts public safety and transportation — such as snow, sleet, ice — typically occurs between Oct. 14 and April 14, the National Weather Service says, and meteorologists’ alerts before storms inform the public of any danger.

So, what’s the difference between a warning, an advisory and a watch?

Source:  https://www.foxnews.com/us/winter-storm-warning-weather-advisory-difference-forecast-advisory

 

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