What is the difference between a flood watch and a flood warning?
The following is a list of definitions commonly used by the National Weather Service. See the following website for information regarding weather in your area: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov Advisory (Abbrev. ADVY) – Highlights special weather conditions that are less serious than a warning. They are for events that may cause significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, it could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property. Report – A weather report is a statement of the actual weather conditions observed at a specific time at a specific site Severe Weather Statement – A National Weather Service product which provides follow up information on severe weather conditions (severe thunderstorm or tornadoes) which have occurred or are currently occurring. Warning – A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring. A warning is used for conditions posing a threat to life or property. Wa
