Winter Storm Warning explained: What does it mean and when is it issued?
With the winter season upon us, winter weather warnings are bound to arise. The primary goal of a weather event warning is to help keep residents safe during a winter storm. The National Weather Service (NWS) has created a set list of criteria for when they issue a Winter Storm Warning.
Early winter storm drops heavy snow, prompts school closings, snarls traffic in Chicago area
Winter weather warnings were in effect in much of the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana Monday morning for an unseasonable fall snowstorm that clobbered much of the area with lake-effect snow.CHECK: School closings | Flight delays | CTA | Metra | PaceAfter a long lull,
Strong winds can bring gale warnings to communities near water. Here’s what that means
The strong storms and declining temperatures that come with winter can cause significant winds. When they get strong enough, the National Weather Service issues gale warnings for communities near water.
Winter weather warnings, advisories issued for parts of Michigan
Winter weather warnings have been issued Monday in parts of Michigan as a frigid air mass ushers cold and snow into the state, the National Weather Service said.
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