Warning Classifications

 

Severe Thunderstorm Watch
This means that the potential exists for the development of thunderstorms which may produce large hail or damaging winds. When a watch is issued, you should go about your normal activities, but keep an eye to the sky and an ear to the National Weather Service’s weather radio or local radio and television stations for further updates, notifications, and possible warnings.

 

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
This means that a severe thunderstorm is occurring or is imminent based on Doppler radar information. You should move indoors to a place of safety. Schools should think about delaying the departure of buses and should take quick action to delay outdoor sports activities, etc.

 

Tornado Watch
Like a severe thunderstorm watch, means that conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms to form, but it also means that a few storms may be capable of producing a tornado.

 

Tornado Warning
The ultimate in severe warnings, it means that a tornado is either occurring or imminent based on radar. You should take cover immediately.

 

Snow Emergency Classifications

 

LEVEL 1:
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.

 

LEVEL 2:
Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.

 

LEVEL 3:
All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.

 

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For more information on weather warnings and watches and general weather information click here to be directed to the National Weather Service.