National Weather Service Hazard Simplification

http://www.weather.gov/crh/hazsimplification

Please click on this link above for a short video, and plans in the text how the National Weather Service plans on simplifying Winter Weather watches and warnings, and will explain how other advisories are in the works.  Below is an overview of the webpage.

The NWS is striving to support a “Weather-Ready Nation” by ensuring you are aware of and prepared for the variety of weather- and water-based hazards we experience across the country every day.  One factor in supporting this awareness and preparedness is to make sure our messaging is as clear and focused as possible.

Based on initial feedback from core partners and the public, and with support from social and behavioral scientists, the NWS is implementing changes to more effectively communicate our hazard messages. To begin this process, modifications will be made to winter weather products.