Severe Weather Product List
Did you know that your NWS in Springfield, Mo. 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 twice daily at 6 AM and 1 PM to alert 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 (1" 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
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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. |