NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUED ALERTS For safety, communities need to monitor local weather reports and public safety bulletins, local road closures, emergency notifications, weather alerts, follow local county and city advisories, and act accordingly. DEFINITIONS FOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUED ALERTS: http://w1.weather.gov/glossary/ ADVISORY (ADVY): An advisory highlights special weather conditions that are less serious than a warning. They are for events that may cause significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, it could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property. WATCH: A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so. WARNING: A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, is...