NWS Makes Hazards Messaging Changes
The National Weather Service announced that they are making adjustments to their hazard messaging. The changes to the headlines will take place by 2024. A press release issued by the Chief of the National Weather Service Forecast Services Division, Eli Jacks, notes that the decision was “based on results of extensive social science research with partners and the public, which documented significant confusion with current NWS headline terms.” Get our free mobile app The research showed that the advisory-type headlines were confusing. Also, that the advisory term still conflicted with the t...