With severe weather season underway in North Texas, it is important to understand what each of the possible weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service means. Understanding their differences can be detrimental to keeping yourself and your family safe.
NewsRadio 1080 KRLD's StormCenter wants to break each of those possible weather alerts down for you.
WATCH: According to the NWS, a 'Watch' is issued when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so those who need to set their plans in motion can do so. A watch means that hazardous weather is possible. People should have a plan of action in case a storm threatens and they should listen for later information and possible warnings, especially when planning travel or outdoor activities.
When a 'Watch' is issued, it means a weather event has at least a 50% chance of it occurring.
ADVISORY: According to the NWS, an 'Advisory' is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. Advisories are for less serious conditions than warnings, that cause significant inconvenience and if caution is not exercised, could lead to situations that may threaten life or property.
WARNING: According to NWS, a 'Warning' is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. A warning means weather conditions pose a threat to life or property. People in the path of the storm need to take protective action.
When a 'Warning' or 'Advisory' are issued, it is because the weather event has reached an 80% or greater probability of it occurring.
For more information related to Winter Weather, you can visit the NWS website here.
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