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Each of the text warnings within the map are coloured, which matches the [https://www.weather.gov/bro/mapcolors NWS color coding] used for a given warning event. | Each of the text warnings within the map are coloured, which matches the [https://www.weather.gov/bro/mapcolors NWS color coding] used for a given warning event. | ||
− | The title text mentions how some of the warnings that have been issued require action to get to safety that contradicts the other warnings, for example, an evacuation warning and a shelter in place order, since doing one would mean failing to do the other. This confusing scenario would likely prompt many concerned citizens to call emergency services for clarification, but the 911 outage alert would advise against this, adding another layer to the absurdity of the occurrence of the NWS taking a break | + | The title text mentions how some of the warnings that have been issued require action to get to safety that contradicts the other warnings, for example, an evacuation warning and a shelter in place order, since doing one would mean failing to do the other. This confusing scenario would likely prompt many concerned citizens to call emergency services for clarification, but the 911 outage alert would advise against this, adding another layer to the absurdity of the occurrence of the NWS taking a break. |
This comic was likely inspired by the heat wave that impacted two-thirds of the US for more than a week. | This comic was likely inspired by the heat wave that impacted two-thirds of the US for more than a week. | ||
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|<span style="color:#FF0000">'''Tornado Warning'''</span> | |<span style="color:#FF0000">'''Tornado Warning'''</span> | ||
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− | |A {{w|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 | + | |A {{w|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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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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