What is the difference between a winter storm watch, warning, and advisory?
Winter Storm Warning: Take Action! A winter storm is imminent or occurring. If you hear a warning, immediately go home or shelter in place until it is safe to travel again. If you are home,
bring in pets and plan to stay inside until you are told it is safe to go out again.
Winter Storm Watch: Be Prepared! A Winter Storm Watch when conditions are favorable for dangerous winter weather. It does not mean the weather will occur, but it is possible.
Make preparations for dangerous winter weather.
Winter Weather Advisory: Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous. When caution is used, these situations should not be life threatening.
Related Emergency Preparedness Articles:
2026-2031 Atlantic Hurricane Names
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30 each year. Storms are named alphabetically from a predetermined list beginning with "A" through "W", excluding names beginning with "Q" or "U." A storm receives its…
Read More
2026 Atlantic Hurricane Names
Hurricanes are named alphabetically from a predetermined list beginning with the letter "A" through "W", excluding names beginning with "Q" or "U."A storm is first named by the National Hurricane Center when the system becomes a…
Read More
