Storm Alerts: What do they mean?

12/3/2021 (Permalink)

Do you know what all the Weather Alerts mean?

Always check out your local weather station/app for up-to-date information when storms are coming. I know sometimes, when watching the weather or listening to the weather, it can be confusing what they are talking about and what you should do. SERVPRO of the Quad Cities wants to give you some vital information that will help you.

Outlooks: it’s the least serious of weather alerts. Basically, it means bad weather can occur within the next few days to a week.

Advisory: a less serious alert. When they issue an advisory, it means to exercise caution and whatever is to come is not serious but can be an inconvenience.

Watch: a more serious alert. When you see there is a watch, that means we have an increased risk. Be ready, stay on top of the weather. Be ready for it to change quickly.

Warning: the most serious alert. A warning means the weather is happening right now. Seek shelter immediately, protect yourself and your family.

As a reminder, there is no special or specific order in the alerts that can happen. If disaster strikes and you need help, SERVPRO of the Quad Cities is here to help. We are 24/7 with full-service capabilities. We will make it, “Like it never even happened.”

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