Wind Warnings, Watches and Advisories - National Weather Service
The National Weather Service issues a number of Watches, Warnings and other products to alert the public about high wind events. High Wind Warning: Take Action! Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.
National Weather Service revises watch, warning and advisory …
Oct 1, 2024 · So as we prepare for the frigid wind chills and sub-freezing temperatures that winter can bring, NOAA’s National Weather Service is simplifying a suite of cold weather forecast products to improve messaging of winter hazards and provide better decision support.
Definitions, Thresholds, Criteria for Warnings, Watches and Advisories
Wind Advisory: sustained winds 31 to 39 mph, for better than 1 hour - and/or wind gusts 46 to 57 mph for any duration. High Wind Warning: sustained winds 40 mph or greater, for better than 1 hour - and/or wind gusts 58 mph or greater, for any duration.
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Rainfall will be mostly beneficial but poses a risk for dangerous debris flows over recent burn scars. A significant winter storm will impact Alaska through the weekend with heavy snow across western Alaska and heavy rainfall across Southcentral with strong winds and marine/coastal impacts. Read More > Comments? Questions? Please Contact Us.
NWS Watch, Warning, Advisory Display - NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center
Click on the NWS Warnings and Advisories Map above for more details. Severe weather information from the Storm Prediction Center.
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The alerts web service displays NWS watches, warnings, advisories, and similar products. Click the main menu down-arrow for a quick guide and documentation. Select a location option to begin your search for alerts.
National Weather Service retires wind chill warnings and advisories
Oct 8, 2024 · Upcoming winter weather forecasts will be missing a well-known cold weather term: "wind chill." The National Weather Service announced it will no longer issue public-facing wind chill...
Wind Advisory Issued for Multiple Areas in Northern California ...
2 days ago · NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for several areas in Northern California, effective from 10 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Sunday.. The advisory impacts parts of the Sacramento Valley, Northern Shasta County, and the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, including cities such as Sacramento, Redding, Chico, Paradise and Red Bluff.
National Weather Service issues wind advisory for New Year's Day
Dec 31, 2024 · On Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. National Weather Service issued a wind advisory in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday on New Year's Day. There could be west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 50 mph possible, said NWS. IMPACTS: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a …
Understanding Cold Weather Alerts - National Weather Service
Cold Weather Advisory: Be Aware. A Cold Weather Advisory is issued when seasonably cold air temperatures or wind chill values, but not extremely cold values, are expected or occurring. Be sure you and your loved ones dress appropriately and …