The Lucy Ann Lance Show

Steve Considine ~ Changes to Cold Weather Alerts - NWS


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October 30, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Steve Considine, Senior Meteorologist at The National Weather Service. The NWS is changing how it communicates cold weather risks by discontinuing wind chill advisories, watches, and warnings starting this winter. This decision is based on social research and public feedback to simplify messaging about the dangers of cold weather. Instead of focusing solely on wind chill, terms like “extreme cold warnings” and “cold weather advisories” will be used to highlight the dangers posed by both cold temperatures and wind.
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