Did you know that your NWS in Aberdeen offers a wealth of information to alert you of potential or imminent severe weather and flooding? Below is a list of severe weather products, as well the product descriptions and intended response.
Severe Weather Warnings and Outlooks
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Product
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Description
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Awareness & Action Level
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Hazardous Weather Outlook |
Issued at least once by 6 AM and is updated when conditions warrant. Alerts you of potential weather hazards. |
Stay tuned to later statements and be alert for the development of hazardous weather. |
Severe Weather Watches |
Issued when conditions become favorable for the development of severe weather. |
Prepare and take necessary precautions in the event a warning is issued or severe weather is observed. |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning |
Issued when severe weather (3/4" hail or larger and/or winds in excess of 58 mph) is imminent. |
Take immediate action to save lives and property. |
Tornado Warning |
Issued when a tornado is imminent and has been spotted or indicated by doppler radar. |
Take immediate action to save lives and property. |
Severe Weather Statement |
Issued to update the status of severe weather warnings and give specific details on the location and severity of storms. |
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Local Storm Reports |
Issued to inform you of actual severe weather occurrences. |
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Flood Warnings and Outlooks
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Product
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Description
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Awareness & Action Level
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Flood Potential Outlook |
Issued 36 to 72 hours before potential flood events. |
Stay tuned to later statements and be alert for the development of flooding. |
Flood Watch |
Issued when conditions become favorable for flooding. |
Prepare and take necessary precautions in the event a warning is issued or flooding is observed. |
Flash Flood Warning |
Issued when rapid and life threatening water rises are imminent. |
Take immediate action to save lives and property. |
Flood Warning |
Issued for main stem river flooding or over land flooding for an extended period of time. |
Take immediate action to save lives and property. |
Flash Flood & Flood Statements |
Issued to update the status of warnings and watches, and give specific details on the locations and severity of flooding. |
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Recorded Local Forecast: 605-225-6173