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NWS and tornado warnings was later mentioned in the title text of [[2219: Earthquake Early Warnings]]. | NWS and tornado warnings was later mentioned in the title text of [[2219: Earthquake Early Warnings]]. | ||
− | + | == Table of warnings == | |
− | Assumptions about text outside of the frame are given in | + | Assumptions about text outside of the frame are given in parentheses. [https://www.weather.gov/help-map This page] lists all the warnings and colors, including all the hex codes. |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!Warning | !Warning | ||
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|<span style="color:#FF0000">'''Tornado Warning'''</span> | |<span style="color:#FF0000">'''Tornado Warning'''</span> | ||
|Red | |Red | ||
− | |A | + | |A [[wikipedia:Tornado | Tornado]] warning is issued for an area if a tornado is radar indicated, radar confirmed, or members of the public confirm the existence of a funnel cloud or a tornado. As tornadoes are more apt to form in different parts of the country at different times a country-wide tornado warning would be highly unlikely. |
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|<span style="color:#8B0000">'''Flash Flood warning'''</span> | |<span style="color:#8B0000">'''Flash Flood warning'''</span> | ||
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|Flash flooding is occurring, imminent, or highly likely. A flash flood is a flood that occurs within six hours of excessive rainfall and that poses a threat to life and/or property. Ice jams and dam failures can also cause flash floods. | |Flash flooding is occurring, imminent, or highly likely. A flash flood is a flood that occurs within six hours of excessive rainfall and that poses a threat to life and/or property. Ice jams and dam failures can also cause flash floods. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |<span style="color:#808080">'''Air Quality''' | + | |<span style="color:#808080">'''Air Quality (Alert)'''</span> |
|Gray | |Gray | ||
|An air quality alert informs the public about pollution levels in the air and advises vulnerable groups such as children and people with lung disease to take precautions. | |An air quality alert informs the public about pollution levels in the air and advises vulnerable groups such as children and people with lung disease to take precautions. | ||
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|Widespread or localized fog reducing visibilities to 1⁄4 mi (0.4 km) or less. | |Widespread or localized fog reducing visibilities to 1⁄4 mi (0.4 km) or less. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |<span style="color:#CD5C5C"> | + | |<span style="color:#CD5C5C">(Hurricane Force W)'''ind Watch'''</span> |
|Western red | |Western red | ||
|A hurricane force wind watch is issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when the risk of sustained winds or frequent gusts of 64 knots (118 km/h, 74 mph) or greater are predicted to occur. The winds must not be directly associated with a tropical cyclone, or a hurricane warning will be issued. | |A hurricane force wind watch is issued by the National Weather Service of the United States when the risk of sustained winds or frequent gusts of 64 knots (118 km/h, 74 mph) or greater are predicted to occur. The winds must not be directly associated with a tropical cyclone, or a hurricane warning will be issued. | ||
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|A warning that sustained winds within the range of 34 to 63 kn (39 to 73 mph or 63 to 117 km/h) associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in a specified area within 36 hours or less. | |A warning that sustained winds within the range of 34 to 63 kn (39 to 73 mph or 63 to 117 km/h) associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in a specified area within 36 hours or less. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |<span style="color:#8B008B">'''Ice Stor''' | + | |<span style="color:#8B008B">'''Ice Stor'''(m Warning)</span> |
|Dark Magenta | |Dark Magenta | ||
|Heavy ice accumulations are imminent. The criteria for amounts vary over different county warning areas. Accumulations range from 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch (6.4 to 12.7 mm) or more of freezing rain. Listed twice. | |Heavy ice accumulations are imminent. The criteria for amounts vary over different county warning areas. Accumulations range from 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 inch (6.4 to 12.7 mm) or more of freezing rain. Listed twice. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |<span style="color:#0000FF"> | + | |<span style="color:#0000FF">(Extreme Cold)''' Warning'''</span> |
|Blue | |Blue | ||
|The NWS does not issue cold warnings. As the text is cut off, Randall probably means Extreme Cold Warning, which the NWS offices in Alaska issue. This implies that the entire U.S. will get colder. This does not make sense, partly because in the time this comic was released, it was summer in the U.S., but also because Alaska, the one state that does receive this type of warning, is not shown. | |The NWS does not issue cold warnings. As the text is cut off, Randall probably means Extreme Cold Warning, which the NWS offices in Alaska issue. This implies that the entire U.S. will get colder. This does not make sense, partly because in the time this comic was released, it was summer in the U.S., but also because Alaska, the one state that does receive this type of warning, is not shown. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |<span style="color:#FF7F50">'''Heat A''' | + | |<span style="color:#FF7F50">'''Heat A'''(dvisory)</span> |
|Coral | |Coral | ||
|High Heat Index (HI) values are forecast to meet or exceed locally defined warning criteria for one or two days. Typical HI values are maximum daytime temperatures above 100 to 105 °F (38 to 41 °C) and minimum nighttime temperatures above 75 °F (24 °C). | |High Heat Index (HI) values are forecast to meet or exceed locally defined warning criteria for one or two days. Typical HI values are maximum daytime temperatures above 100 to 105 °F (38 to 41 °C) and minimum nighttime temperatures above 75 °F (24 °C). | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |<span style="color:#00FF7F"> | + | |<span style="color:#00FF7F">(Flood)''' Advisory'''</span> |
|Spring green | |Spring green | ||
|For nuisance type flooding meeting one of the following criteria: <3 feet of standing water, enough to cause minor flooding of roads, especially in poor drainage locations; <6 inches of fast flowing water across roads; or Arroyos/streams/creeks nearing bankfull, or briefly overtopping banks, producing < 6 inches of fast flowing water. | |For nuisance type flooding meeting one of the following criteria: <3 feet of standing water, enough to cause minor flooding of roads, especially in poor drainage locations; <6 inches of fast flowing water across roads; or Arroyos/streams/creeks nearing bankfull, or briefly overtopping banks, producing < 6 inches of fast flowing water. | ||
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− | |<span style="color:#C71585">'''Snow ''' | + | |<span style="color:#C71585">'''Snow '''(Squall Warning)</span> |
|Medium violet red | |Medium violet red | ||
|Snow squall warning is a bulletin issued by he National Weather Service in the United States to warn population of two types of snow events reducing visibility in blowing snow: Lake effect snow squalls and Frontal snow squalls. Criteria for the National Weather Service to issue a Snow squall warning: Visibility of less than one quarter of a mile, sub-freezing temperatures on the ground, expected to last in one area less than 60 minutes, and may cause dangerous and life-threatening conditions. | |Snow squall warning is a bulletin issued by he National Weather Service in the United States to warn population of two types of snow events reducing visibility in blowing snow: Lake effect snow squalls and Frontal snow squalls. Criteria for the National Weather Service to issue a Snow squall warning: Visibility of less than one quarter of a mile, sub-freezing temperatures on the ground, expected to last in one area less than 60 minutes, and may cause dangerous and life-threatening conditions. | ||
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|Localized heavy flooding due to storm surge caused by a tropical cyclone is occurring or is imminent in the next 12 hours, which poses a threat to life and/or property. | |Localized heavy flooding due to storm surge caused by a tropical cyclone is occurring or is imminent in the next 12 hours, which poses a threat to life and/or property. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |<span style="color:#D8BFD8">'''Brisk W''' | + | |<span style="color:#D8BFD8">'''Brisk W'''(ind Advisory)</span> |
|Thistle | |Thistle | ||
|A Small Craft Advisory issued by the National Weather Service for ice-covered waters. | |A Small Craft Advisory issued by the National Weather Service for ice-covered waters. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |<span style="color:#87CEFA"> | + | |<span style="color:#87CEFA">(Lake Effect Snow)''' Watch'''</span> |
|Light sky blue | |Light sky blue | ||
|Significant amounts of lake-effect snow (generally 6 inches within 12 hours or 8 inches within 24 hours) are possible in the next 12 to 48 hours. | |Significant amounts of lake-effect snow (generally 6 inches within 12 hours or 8 inches within 24 hours) are possible in the next 12 to 48 hours. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |Coastal Fl(ood Advisory) |
|Lawn green | |Lawn green | ||
|Minor coastal flooding is occurring or is imminent in the next 12 hours, which poses a threat to life and/or property. | |Minor coastal flooding is occurring or is imminent in the next 12 hours, which poses a threat to life and/or property. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |Dense Smo(ke Advisory) |
|Khaki | |Khaki | ||
|Widespread or localized smoke reducing visibilities to 1⁄4 mi (0.4 km) or less. | |Widespread or localized smoke reducing visibilities to 1⁄4 mi (0.4 km) or less. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |(Severe Weather Sta)tement |
|Aqua | |Aqua | ||
|A National Weather Service product which provides follow up information on severe weather conditions (severe thunderstorm or tornadoes) which have occurred or are currently occurring. | |A National Weather Service product which provides follow up information on severe weather conditions (severe thunderstorm or tornadoes) which have occurred or are currently occurring. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |(Lakeshore Flood) Advisory |
|Lawn green | |Lawn green | ||
|Minor lakeshore flooding is occurring or is imminent in the next 12 hours, which poses a threat to life and/or property. | |Minor lakeshore flooding is occurring or is imminent in the next 12 hours, which poses a threat to life and/or property. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |Wind Chill Ad(visory) |
|Pale turquoise | |Pale turquoise | ||
|Dangerous wind chills making it feel very cold are imminent or occurring; the criteria varies significantly over different county warning areas. | |Dangerous wind chills making it feel very cold are imminent or occurring; the criteria varies significantly over different county warning areas. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |Blizzard Warn(ing) |
|Orange red | |Orange red | ||
|Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 miles per hour (56 km/h) or greater, considerable falling, and/or blowing snow reducing visibility frequently to 1⁄4 mile (0.40 km) or less for a period of three hours or more. There are no temperature criteria in the definition of a blizzard, but freezing temperatures of at least 0 °C (32 °F) and 35 miles per hour (56 km/h) winds will create wind chills of at least −8.5 °C (16.7 °F). | |Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 miles per hour (56 km/h) or greater, considerable falling, and/or blowing snow reducing visibility frequently to 1⁄4 mile (0.40 km) or less for a period of three hours or more. There are no temperature criteria in the definition of a blizzard, but freezing temperatures of at least 0 °C (32 °F) and 35 miles per hour (56 km/h) winds will create wind chills of at least −8.5 °C (16.7 °F). | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |Hurricane Warning |
|Crimson | |Crimson | ||
|A warning that sustained winds 64 kn (74 mph or 118 km/h) or higher associated with a hurricane are expected, and tropical storm conditions are expected within 36 hours in a specified area. A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves continue, even though winds may be less than hurricane force (also automatically indicates a Tropical Storm Warning). | |A warning that sustained winds 64 kn (74 mph or 118 km/h) or higher associated with a hurricane are expected, and tropical storm conditions are expected within 36 hours in a specified area. A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves continue, even though winds may be less than hurricane force (also automatically indicates a Tropical Storm Warning). | ||
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− | | | + | |Extreme Fire (Danger) |
|Dark salmon | |Dark salmon | ||
|Fires start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. | |Fires start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |(Freezing Fog Adv)isory |
|Teal | |Teal | ||
|Widespread dense fog reducing visibility to less than 1⁄4 mile (400 m) that occurs in a sub-zero environment, leaving a thin glazing of ice. | |Widespread dense fog reducing visibility to less than 1⁄4 mile (400 m) that occurs in a sub-zero environment, leaving a thin glazing of ice. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |Tsunami Warning |
|Tomato | |Tomato | ||
|Warnings are issued due to the imminent threat of a tsunami from a large undersea earthquake or following confirmation that a potentially destructive tsunami is underway. They may initially be based only on seismic information as a means of providing the earliest possible alert. | |Warnings are issued due to the imminent threat of a tsunami from a large undersea earthquake or following confirmation that a potentially destructive tsunami is underway. They may initially be based only on seismic information as a means of providing the earliest possible alert. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |Avalanche W(arning) |
|Dodger blue | |Dodger blue | ||
|A warning of current or imminent avalanche activity when avalanche danger is considered high or extreme. Authorized officials may recommend or order protective actions according to state law or local ordinance when natural or human-triggered avalanches are likely to affect roadways, structures, or backcountry activities. | |A warning of current or imminent avalanche activity when avalanche danger is considered high or extreme. Authorized officials may recommend or order protective actions according to state law or local ordinance when natural or human-triggered avalanches are likely to affect roadways, structures, or backcountry activities. | ||
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− | | | + | |Fire Warning |
|Sienna | |Sienna | ||
|A fire is currently burning in the area and evacuation is recommended. | |A fire is currently burning in the area and evacuation is recommended. | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |Volcano Warn(ing) |
|Dark slate gray | |Dark slate gray | ||
|A warning of current or imminent volcanic activity. Authorized officials may recommend or order protective actions according to state law or local ordinance. | |A warning of current or imminent volcanic activity. Authorized officials may recommend or order protective actions according to state law or local ordinance. | ||
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− | | | + | |Ashfall Advisory |
|Dim gray | |Dim gray | ||
− | | Airborne ash plume resulting in | + | | Airborne ash plume resulting in ongoing deposition at the surface. Ashfall may originate directly from a volcanic eruption or from the re-suspension (by wind) of a significant amount of relic ash. |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |Red Flag Warning |
|Deep pink | |Deep pink | ||
− | |A red flag warning means that conditions are favorable for the rapid spread of wildfires. While there are very few areas immune to wildfires, one that encompasses the entire country would be unlikely unless a conflagration of epic magnitude swept through the country. | + | |A red flag warning means that conditions are favorable for the rapid spread of wildfires. While there are very few areas immune to wildfires, one that encompasses the entire country would be unlikely unless a conflagration of epic magnitude swept through the country. |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |Radiological hazard warning |
|Indigo | |Indigo | ||
− | |A radiological hazard warning is a non-weather event that is transmitted by the NWS. This means that a radiological source was lost, discovered, or released accidentally or maliciously. If the entire country were under such a warning, the outlook for the citizens would be pretty grim. | + | |A radiological hazard warning is a non-weather event that is transmitted by the NWS. This means that a radiological source was lost, discovered, or released accidentally or maliciously. If the entire country were under such a warning, the outlook for the citizens would be pretty grim. |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |Evacuation - Immediate |
|Chartreuse | |Chartreuse | ||
|Evacuation Immediate is a warning issued through the Emergency Alert System (EAS) in the United States to notify the public of a mandatory evacuation due to a wildfire, approaching hurricane, or an imminent explosion due to a gas leak. | |Evacuation Immediate is a warning issued through the Emergency Alert System (EAS) in the United States to notify the public of a mandatory evacuation due to a wildfire, approaching hurricane, or an imminent explosion due to a gas leak. | ||
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− | | | + | |Shelter In Place Warning |
|Salmon | |Salmon | ||
|Shelter In-Place Warning is to seek safety within the building one already occupies, rather than to evacuate the area or seek a community emergency shelter. The American Red Cross says the warning is issued when "chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants may be released accidentally or intentionally into the environment" and residents should "select a small, interior room, with no or few windows, taking refuge there." | |Shelter In-Place Warning is to seek safety within the building one already occupies, rather than to evacuate the area or seek a community emergency shelter. The American Red Cross says the warning is issued when "chemical, biological, or radiological contaminants may be released accidentally or intentionally into the environment" and residents should "select a small, interior room, with no or few windows, taking refuge there." | ||
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− | | | + | |911 Telephone Outage |
|Silver | |Silver | ||
|An emergency message that defines a local or state 911 telephone network outage by geographic area or telephone exchange. Authorized officials may provide alternative phone numbers in which to reach 911 or dispatch personnel. | |An emergency message that defines a local or state 911 telephone network outage by geographic area or telephone exchange. Authorized officials may provide alternative phone numbers in which to reach 911 or dispatch personnel. | ||
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | [ | + | {{incomplete transcript|Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}} |
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+ | [Title in frame] | ||
Alert: Everyone Just Keep An Eye Out In General | Alert: Everyone Just Keep An Eye Out In General | ||
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[A map of the 48 contiguous states of the United States, surrounded by several warning polygons that cover most or all of the area, along with parts of neighboring countries or the sea.] | [A map of the 48 contiguous states of the United States, surrounded by several warning polygons that cover most or all of the area, along with parts of neighboring countries or the sea.] | ||
− | [The following warning headers are printed in different colors around the map of the United States, some of which are cut off by the frame. Assumptions about text outside of the frame are given in | + | [The following warning headers are printed in different colors around the map of the United States, some of which are cut off by the frame. Assumptions about text outside of the frame are given in parentheses] |
− | Gale Warning, Tornado Warning, Flash Flood Warning, Air Quality | + | Gale Warning, Tornado Warning, Flash Flood Warning, Air Quality (Alert) <br /> |
Frost Advisory, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Dense Fog Advisory <br /> | Frost Advisory, Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Dense Fog Advisory <br /> | ||
− | + | (Hurricane Force W)ind Watch, Tropical Storm Warning, Ice Stor(m Warning) <br /> | |
− | + | (Extreme Cold) Warning, Heat A(dvisory) <br /> | |
− | + | (Flood) Advisory, Snow (Squall Warning) <br /> | |
− | + | (Storm Surge) Warning, Brisk W(ind Advisory) <br /> | |
− | + | (Lake Effect Snow) Watch, Coastal Fl(ood Advisory) <br /> | |
− | Dense Smo | + | Dense Smo(ke Advisory) <br /> |
− | + | (Severe Weather Sta)tement, Gale War(ning) <br /> | |
− | + | (Lakeshore Flood) Advisory, Wind Chill Ad(visory) <br /> | |
− | + | (Extreme) Cold Warning, Blizzard Warn(ing) <br /> | |
− | Hurricane Warning, Extreme Fire | + | Hurricane Warning, Extreme Fire (Danger) <br /> |
− | + | (Freezing Fog Adv)isory, Tsunami Warning, Avalanche W(arning) <br /> | |
− | + | (Ice S)torm Warning, Frost Advisory, Fire Warning, Volcano Warn(ing) <br /> | |
Ashfall Advisory, Red Flag Warning, Radiological Hazard Warning <br /> | Ashfall Advisory, Red Flag Warning, Radiological Hazard Warning <br /> | ||
− | [Text below frame | + | [Text below frame] |
When the National Weather Service needs to take a day off, they just issue warnings for everything so no one is caught by surprise. | When the National Weather Service needs to take a day off, they just issue warnings for everything so no one is caught by surprise. | ||
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[[Category:Comics with color]] | [[Category:Comics with color]] | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Maps]] |
[[Category:Weather]] | [[Category:Weather]] | ||
[[Category:Tornadoes]] | [[Category:Tornadoes]] | ||
[[Category:Geology]] | [[Category:Geology]] | ||
[[Category:Volcanoes]] | [[Category:Volcanoes]] |