Severe Weather

Severe weather can strike at any time. The National Weather Service (NWS) issues varies alerts to notify communities of significant conditions that may pose a threat to life and property. There are a variety of weather apps available to send notifications, but all of those distribute alerts issued from the NWS. A typical alert will include the type of weather (cold, heat, wind, flooding, etc.), what type of damages and losses may be sustained, and what you should do to protect yourself, including:

Warning 

Weather hazard is occurring, imminent or likely

Poses a threat to life/property 

Take Protective Action

Watch

Risk of weather hazard in the near feature

Could pose a threat to life/property

Have a Plan of Action

Advisory

Weather hazard is occurring, imminent or likely 

Could cause significant inconvenience 

Use Caution

Outlook

Risk of weather hazard in the next 7 days 

Could pose a threat to life/property 

Prepare a Plan of Action