NWS to add destructive severe thunderstorm warning category for mobile alerts
Starting Aug. 2, the National Weather Service will send a mobile notification if there s a threat for a destructive storm in your area.
Credit: David Peterlinz Author: David Griswold Updated: 9:48 PM CDT July 22, 2021
CHANHASSEN, Minn. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced on Thursday an update to its Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system, including a new category to its severe thunderstorm warnings.
According to a press release, starting Aug. 2, the NWS will be adding a damage threat tag for people, so they can receive mobile alerts when certain weather-related emergencies in their area.
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