Statement to the Public New Alerting System STARTING Sept. 1, 2014 We are excited to bring you a new and we hope simpler way to look at hazardous and severe weather events that effect our area. Many people struggle with the current Warning, Watch, and Advisory system used and this can easily be confusing as to what they exactly mean to you. We have tried to simplify all of this with the NEW Storm Trackers Team NY exclusive Weather Alert System. We have designed a system that as soon as you look at the notification statement, you will know exactly what it means to you and your area. You will only see this system with us! Here is the information you will need to know. Our Forecasting Monitoring Area Counties: Eastern Monroe Wayne Central & Northern Cayuga Western Oswego Northern Seneca Central / Northern Ontario Lakeshore Waters from Inrondequoit Bay to Oswego NY New Notification System There will be 3 notifications levels. Awareness: An “Awareness” Alert highlights special weather conditions that are less serious than an Action Notification. They are for events that may cause significant inconvenience if some level of caution is not exercised. This would be equal to the current Advisory system used. Potential: A “Potential” Alert is used when the possibility of a significant hazardous / severe weather event has increased greatly, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still somewhat uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so in a timely manor. This would be equal to the current Watch system used. Action: An “Action” Alert is issued when a hazardous / severe weather event is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring in the very near future. An Action Alert is used for conditions posing a threat to life and or property and urges the public that some type of action is needed. This would be equal to the current Warning system used. As in the past we will outline on a map which areas are effected by a certain Alert level. It’s just that simple! As always your feedback is so important to us. Please let us know how you like or dislike the new system! Jack Matthys CEO / Founder Storm Trackers Team NY
Posted on: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 12:18:57 +0000
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