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Use the glossary to get a definition to any word you might not or have questions about. The glossary covers weather words from the simple to the complex.
The NWS uses a multi-tiered system for forecasting hazardous weather. The alerts issued range from outlooks (for long lead time) to advisories and warnings (for periods of 2 days or less).
Do you know what to do when a watch, warning or advisory is issued? Learn where to go and what to do when severe weather threatens.
How does the National Weather Service issue advisories? What advisories are issued to keep you informed of hazardous and dangerous weather?
How do tornadoes form? Where and when do hurricanes form? Learn about severe weather and events in this section.
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A Warning is issued when hazardous weather is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring. It is used for conditions that pose a threat to life or property. Warnings are issued based on eyewitness reports, or clear identification from radar and/or satellite.
- The lead-time for warnings for severe thunderstorm and tornado events is generally 30 minutes or less.
- Lead-time for hurricanes, river floods, and winter storms can be 6 to 18 hours.
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