NWS Hazard Simplification Project: Plain Language

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NWS Hazard Simplification Project: Plain Language Coming to NWS Watch, Warning, and Advisory System Danielle Nagele, Senior Project Advisor Website: https:www.weather.govhazardsimplification Contact Information: hazsimpnoaa.gov 1 a

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NWS Hazard Simplification Project:
Plain Language Coming to NWS’
Watch, Warning, and Advisory System

Danielle Nagele, Senior Project Advisor Website: https://www.weather.gov/hazardsimplification/

Contact Information: hazsimp@noaa.gov 1 a<br>
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The NWS “Watch, Warning and Advisory” System
How We Message for Weather & Water Hazards Today Watch: Issued when a life- and/or property-threatening event is possible - but not yet certain


Warning: Issued when a life- and/or property-threatening event is happening or about to happen

Advisory: Issued when an event less serious than a Warning is happening or about to happen


Special Weather Statement: Issued when an event less serious (or of shorter duration) than an Advisory is happening or about to happen 2<br>
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Hazard Simplification - The Opportunity The Weather Act, Section 406 NWS
Strategic Plan “The purpose of (NOAA’s) system for issuing
watches and warnings…shall be risk communication to the general public that informs action to prevent loss of life and property.” “…(NOAA) shall assess the (NOAA) system for issuing watches and warnings regarding hazardous weather and water events… 3<br>