Severe Weather Product List

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
Product	Description	Awareness & Action Level
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.
Local Storm Reports	Issued to inform you of actual severe weather occurrences.

Flood Warnings and Outlooks
Product	Description	Awareness & Action Level
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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