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The National Weather Service is responsible for issuing forecasts, watches and warnings for a variety of weather and water hazards. A “warning” is issued when hazardous weather poses an immediate threat to life or property.

A warning can be issued for a variety of hazardous weather, including tornadoes, thunderstorms and flash floods. These threats can form quickly, last a few minutes and impact a small area. Forecasters must rely heavily on observational data from Doppler radar, satellite, and other ground-based equipment and sensors to inform them during the warning process. Continue reading →