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spc [2017/04/14 17:32]
forsythsnow [Risk Classifications of Severe Weather]
spc [2017/06/05 19:19]
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 The Storm Prediction Center is a branch of the NWS and provides data to the public about severe weather as well as other hazardous weather. ​ The Storm Prediction Center is a branch of the NWS and provides data to the public about severe weather as well as other hazardous weather. ​
 ===== Severe Weather ===== ===== Severe Weather =====
-The SPC issues probability maps for days 1 through 8, but in different forms. The day 1 always provides the probability of tornadoes, wind, hail, and the risk of severe weather. Days 2 and 3 only provide the risk and probabilistic outlook for any severe weather type. Days 4 through ​provide only the probability of severe weather in general.+The SPC issues probability maps for days 1 through 8, but in different forms. The day 1 always provides the probability of tornadoes, wind, hail, and the risk of severe weather. Days 2 and 3 only provide the risk and probabilistic outlook for any severe weather type. Days 4 through ​provide only the probability of severe weather in general.
 ==== Risk Classifications of Severe Weather ==== ==== Risk Classifications of Severe Weather ====
 Severe weather is classified by the SPC in 6 ways: Severe weather is classified by the SPC in 6 ways:
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   * High risk - reserved for definite tornado outbreaks and derechos. Tornadoes almost definite in the area, including strong, long track varieties, ​ winds greater than 70mph likely.   * High risk - reserved for definite tornado outbreaks and derechos. Tornadoes almost definite in the area, including strong, long track varieties, ​ winds greater than 70mph likely.
  
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 +http://​www.spc.noaa.gov/​
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