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24 Hr. Hazards
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Day 1
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Tornado
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Hail
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Thunderstorm Winds
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Severe Thunderstorms
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Lightning
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Flooding
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Fire Weather (RFTI)
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Fog
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Non Thunderstorm Winds
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Snow & Sleet
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Ice Accumulation
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Wind Chill
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Definition
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No tornado risk.
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Probability of a tornado is less than 10 percent.
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Probability of a tornado is equal to or greater than 10 percent.
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Probability of a tornado is equal to or greater than 30 percent.
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Probability of a tornado is equal to or greater than 45 percent.
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Definition
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No risk of hail.
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Risk of sub-severe hail (less than 1")
or Probability of severe hail (1" or greater): Less than 15% |
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Probability of severe hail (1" or greater): Equal to or greater than 15%
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Probability of severe hail (1" or greater): Equal to or greater than 45%
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Probability of severe hail (1" or greater): Equal to or greater than 60%
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Definition
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No thunderstorm wind risk.
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Risk for sub-severe wind gusts (less than 58 mph)
or Probability of severe wind gusts (58 mph or greater): Less than 15% |
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Probability of severe wind gusts (58 mph or greater): Equal to or greater than 15%
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Probability of severe wind gusts (58 mph or greater): Equal to or greater than 45%
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Probability of severe wind gusts (58 mph or greater): Equal to or greater than 60%
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Definition Severe Thunderstorm Risk Day 2 to 7
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No risk of severe thunderstorms.
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Probability of severe thunderstorms: Less than 15%
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Probability of severe thunderstorms: Equal to or greater than 15%
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Probability of severe thunderstorms: Equal to or greater than 45%
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Probability of severe thunderstorms: Equal to or greater than 60%
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Definition
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No lightning risk
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Thunderstorms expected to be isolated to scattered in coverage.
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Thunderstorms expected to be numerous in coverage.
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Widespread thunderstorms are expected.
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Thunderstorms are expected with nearly continuous cloud to ground lightning strikes in and near thunderstorms.
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Definition
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No Flooding risk.
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Risk of localized flash flooding of small streams and low water crossings, and minor flooding of poor drainage or urban areas.
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Risk of flash flooding of several low water crossings, roads, and small streams.
or Minor River Flooding. |
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Risk of flash flooding of numerous roads, low water crossings, and small streams.
or Moderate river flooding. |
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Risk of widespread flash flooding of low water crossings, roads, and small streams.
or Major river flooding. |
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Definition
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Open burning is usually safe with proper containers and precautions
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Open burning is usually safe with the proper precautions.
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Any open burning is discouraged
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Open burning should not be attempted.>
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Very strong winds, well in excess of Red Flag Criteria combined with moderate to low humidity.
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Definition
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Limited fire weather conditions.
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Elevated fire weather conditions.
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Critical fire weather conditions.
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Significant fire weather conditions.
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Extreme fire weather conditions.
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Definition
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No risk of fog.
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Fog with visibilities less than or equal to 1 mile.
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Fog with visibilities less than or equal to 1/2 mile.
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Fog with visibilities less than or equal to 1/4 mile.
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Fog with near zero visibilities.
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Definition
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Sustained winds < 30 mph
and Wind gusts < 40 mph. |
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Sustained winds 30-34 mph
or Wind gusts 40-49 mph. |
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Sustained winds 35-39 mph
or Wind gusts 50-57 mph. |
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Sustained winds 40-45 mph
or Wind gusts 58-69 mph. |
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Sustained winds > 45 mph
or Wind gusts > 70 mph. |
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Definition
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Maximum Apparent Temperature < 95
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Maximum Apparent Temperature 95 to 104
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Maximum Apparent Temperature 105 to 109
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Maximum Apparent Temperature 110 to 114
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Maximum Apparent Temperature greater than or equal to 115
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Definition
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No snow or sleet.
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Snow and/or sleet with less than 1 inch of accumulation expected.
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Snow and/or sleet with 1 to 5.9 inches of accumulation expected.
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Snow and/or sleet with 6 to 11.9 inches of accumulation expected.
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Snow and/or sleet with greater than or equal to 12 inches of accumulation expected.
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Definition
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No freezing rain or drizzle.
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Very light freezing rain or drizzle with up to a thin glaze,
OR Freezing Fog. |
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Freezing rain or drizzle with accumulation less than 1/4 inch. .
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Freezing rain with accumulation of 1/4 inch to less than 1 inch.
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Freezing rain with accumulation of greater than or equal to 1 inch.
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Definition
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No danger of frost or freeze.
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Patchy frost.
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Frost expected.
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Freeze expected (less than or equal to 32 degrees F for 3 or more hours). .
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Hard freeze (less than or equal to 28 degrees F).
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Definition
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Minimum apparent temperature greater than or equal to 0 degrees F.
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Minimum apparent temperature 0 to -4 deg. F.
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Minimum apparent temperature -5 to -14 deg. F.
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Minimum apparent temperature -15 to -19 deg. F.
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Minimum apparent temperature less than or equal to -20 degrees F .
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