product/service description document proposed

Product/Service Description Document

Proposed Consolidation and Reformatting of Flooding Products

Part I - Mission Connection

a. Product/Service Description – The National Weather Service will be

collecting comments on a proposed consolidation (i.e. reduction in the

number of) and reformatting (i.e. simplified product text) of Flood Watches,

Warnings and Advisories (WWA) as described below. The current and proposed

Valid Time Event Code (VTEC) are shown in parentheses after each product below.

● [Areal] Flood Watch (FA.A), [River] Flood Watch for Forecast Points

(FL.A), Flash Flood Watch (FF.A), Coastal Flood Watch (CF.A), and

Lakeshore FLood Watch (LS.A) would be consolidated to one Flood Watch

(FL.A) product. (Note - Consolidation of Flood Watch (FA.A) and Flash

Flood Watch (FF.A) has already received positive survey feedback).

● [Areal] Flood Warning (FA.W), [River] Flood Warning for Forecast Points

(FL.W), Coastal Flood Warning (CF.W), and Lakeshore Flood Warning (LS.W)

would be consolidated to one Flood Warning (FL.W) product.

● [Areal] Flood Advisory (FA.Y), [River] Flood Advisory for Forecast Points

(FL.Y), Coastal Flood Advisory (CF.Y), and Lakeshore Flood Advisory

(LS.Y) would be consolidated to one Flood Advisory (FL.Y) product.

The proposed changes are summarized via the graphics below.

In addition to the above consolidations, all current and proposed products

would transition into the "What", "Where", "When" information ordering format. This proposal has already received positive survey feedback within

the Flood (FA) and Flash Flood (FF) products, but would now be extended to

the fully consolidated products purposed in the current survey. It is also

proposed that an “Impacts” bullet also be added and the “Additional Details” be preserved as optional.

Technical Note - For the proposed consolidated Flood Advisory, Flood Watch,

and Flood Warning products, the Primary VTEC (P-VTEC) Phenomena (pp) code

will become ‘FL’, the three character, specific product category (nnn) of

the AWIPS Identifier will change to FLW, the two letters in the WMO

abbreviated heading signifying Data type and/or Form Designators (tt) will

become ‘WG’, the two letters in the WMO abbreviated heading used to

differentiate two or more bulletins with the same code or from the same area

or center (ii) will change to ‘4i’, and broadcast instruction line of the

Mass News Disseminator (MND) header block will transition to ‘URGENT - FLOOD

MESSAGE’. See examples below.

b. Product Type – Operational

c. Purpose – Social science research indicates users of NWS products can become confused by the number of hazard messages NWS issues before and during

active weather. Especially while dangerous weather is unfolding, it is

critical that NWS hazard messages are simple, short and direct.

d. Audience - The target audiences for these products are customers and partners such as emergency managers, state and local officials including

School Superintendents, Departments of Transportation (DOTs), media and the

general public. These proposed changes affect all Weather Forecast Offices.

e. Presentation Format – These are text based products which appear on the Watch, Warning, and Advisory page on weather.gov and all other standard

dissemination methods. Some are sent via NOAA Weather Radio, Emergency

Alert System, and Wireless Emergency Alert.

f. Feedback Method – Feedback will be gathered through representatives from federal, state, county, and local government agencies and broadcast media

during scheduled customer review meetings and via a web-based survey linked

to the product page:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Flood18

Customer comments or questions on the consolidation and reformatting of flood

products may be addressed to:

Dan Roman

National Weather Service

Analyze, Forecast and Support Office

Silver Spring, MD 20910

E-mail: [email protected]

Darren Wright

National Weather Service

Analyze, Forecast and Support Office

Silver Spring, MD 20910

E-mail: [email protected]

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Flood18

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

The customer comment period runs from XX.

Part II – Technical Description

a. Format and Science Basis – The format is described in Part I under “Presentation Format.” As for the scientific basis, forecasters will use

available tools to determine the risk of these hazards occurring in their

areas and issue according to criteria and expected impacts.

b. Availability – These products will be available at all times and issued when criteria are met.

Proposed Examples for Consolidation of Flood Products:

A. Current Products: Flood Watches

● [Areal] Flood Watch (FA.A)

WGUS63 KGRR 282003

FFAGRR

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI

403 PM EDT Fri Apr 28 2017

MIZ043>046-050>052-056>059-064>066-071-072-290415-

/O.NEW.KGRR.FA.A.0001.170429T1800Z-170501T1200Z/

/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-

Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-

Including the cities of Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids,

Mount Pleasant, Muskegon, Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison,

Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte,

South Haven, and Kalamazoo


...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY

MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a

* Flood Watch for portions of central Michigan, south central

Michigan, southwest Michigan, and west central Michigan,

including the following areas, in central Michigan, Gratiot,

Isabella, Mecosta, and Montcalm. In south central Michigan,

Clinton, Eaton, and Ionia. In southwest Michigan, Allegan,

Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent, Ottawa, and Van Buren. In west central

Michigan, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana.

* From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning

* Periods of rain Saturday afternoon through Monday morning could

result in rainfall totals of 2-4 inches. Locally higher amounts

cannot be ruled out in or near thunderstorm development.

* Low lying areas prone to flooding may accumulate standing water

as steadier rain falls late Saturday through early Monday. Low

lying farm land and roadways could become flooded for a period

of time into early next week. Drivers are reminded not to drive

over flooded roadways as water depth and road conditions under

water are unknown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on

current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Weather Preparedness Information is available online at

www.ready.gov/floods.

&&

$$

● [River] Flood Watch for Forecast Points (FL.A)

WGUS63 KGRR 281551

FFAGRR


FLOOD WATCH

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS MI

1151 AM EDT FRI APR 28 2017

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood

watch for the following rivers in Southwest Lower Michigan...

Grand River Near Comstock Park affecting Kent County

Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County

Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County

Portage River Near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County

.NOTE: River forecasts are based on a 72 hour precipitation

forecast valid through Monday morning. Widespread rain moves into the

region later this weekend and river rises will occur. Currently

there is a general 2"-3" being used as a basis for these river

rises. A possibility exists for higher rainfall totals across a

narrow region which may impact these crests. Stay tuned to the latest

forecast updates as we approach this rainfall event.


A flood watch means flooding is possible but not imminent. If you

are in the watch area remain alert to possible flooding. Residents

and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water

levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Report observed

flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request

they pass this information to the National Weather Service.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local

radio... television... or NOAA Weather Radio station for further

information.

&&

MIZ057-291751-

/O.NEW.KGRR.FL.A.0003.170502T1800Z-000000T0000Z/

/CMPM4.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/



* Flood Watch for

the Grand River Near Comstock Park

* from Tuesday afternoon until further notice.

* At 7:40 AM Thursday the stage was 9.9 feet.

* Minor Flooding is possible.

* Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 12.0 feet.

* Forecast, flood stage may be reached by Tuesday early afternoon.

The river is forecast to reach a maximum stage of 13.2 feet by

Thursday morning.

* Impact, at 13.0 feet...Abrigador Trail is underwater and minor

flooding of homes occurs along Abrigador Trail and Willow Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4298 8572 4308 8570 4309 8557 4302 8559

4303 8562 4297 8563

$$

MIZ067-291750-


/HHTM4.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/



* Flood Watch for

the Sycamore Creek At Holt

* from late Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon.

* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was estimated at 4.4 feet.




* Forecast, flood stage may be reached by early Monday morning. The

river is forecast to reach a maximum stage of 8.6 feet by Monday

early afternoon.

* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of low lying areas

adjacent to the river, in the Lansing Municipal Golf Course and

sections of East Mt. Hope Road.

&&

LAT...LON 4271 8451 4268 8449 4264 8445 4264 8451

4268 8455 4271 8455

$$

MIZ059-291750-


/EAGM4.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/



* Flood Watch for

the Looking Glass River Near Eagle

* from late Sunday night to Wednesday evening.

* At 10:45 AM Friday the stage was 5.0 feet.




* Forecast, flood stage may be reached by Monday morning. The river

is forecast to reach a maximum stage of 7.9 feet by Monday

evening.

* Impact, at 8.0 feet...Expect minor flooding of homes in Dewitt and

along the Looking Glass River between Dewitt and Eagle. River

levels flood warming hut, playground, pavilion, and ball field in

Looking Glass Valley Park in Wacousta.

&&

LAT...LON 4290 8489 4286 8474 4287 8455 4281 8455

4279 8474 4283 8489

$$

MIZ072-291750-


/VCKM4.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/



* Flood Watch for

the Portage River Near Vicksburg

* from Sunday morning until further notice.





* Forecast, flood stage may be reached by Sunday morning. The river

is forecast to reach a maximum stage of 5.7 feet by Monday

evening.

* Impact, at 6.0 feet...Expect minor basement flooding of several

homes built adjacent to the river.

&&

LAT...LON 4208 8552 4211 8553 4215 8548 4216 8544

4211 8544 4208 8547

$$

● Coastal Flood Watch (CF.A)

WHAK42 PAFC 232137

CFWALU


COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK

137 PM AKDT SUN OCT 23 2016

...POTENTIAL FOR COASTAL FLOODING TUESDAY...

.THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR COASTAL FLOODING ON TUESDAY LONG THE

KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST DUE TO A STRONG WEATHER SYSTEM IN THE

BERING SEA. THE HIGHEST SURGE IS LIKELY TO OCCUR AT THE SAME TIME

AS HIGH TIDE WHICH COULD PUSH WATER LEVELS FROM 3 TO 6 FEET ABOVE

MAXIMUM ASTRONOMICAL TIDE LEVELS. IF THE ARRIVAL OF THE HIGHEST

SURGE OCCURS BEFORE OR AFTER HIGH TIDE WATER LEVELS WILL BE MUCH

LOWER.

AKZ155-241400-

/O.NEW.PAFC.CF.A.0001.161025T1600Z-161026T0200Z/

KUSKOKWIM DELTA-


...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH

TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN ANCHORAGE HAS ISSUED A COASTAL

FLOOD WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH

TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* LOCATION...KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST.

* COASTAL FLOODING...POTENTIAL FOR WATER LEVELS TO REACH 3 TO 6

FEET ABOVE MAXIMUM ASTRONOMICAL TIDE LEVELS.

* TIMING...FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...FLOODING MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS IN THE

INTERTIDAL ZONE.


A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS FAVORABLE FOR

FLOODING ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP. COASTAL RESIDENTS SHOULD BE

ALERT FOR LATER STATEMENTS OR WARNINGS...AND TAKE ACTION TO

PROTECT PROPERTY.

● Lakeshore Flood Watch (LS.A)

WHUS41 KBUF 300834

CFWBUF


Lakeshore Hazard Message

National Weather Service Buffalo NY

434 AM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

NYZ004>007-301645-

/O.NEW.KBUF.LS.A.0001.180401T0800Z-180401T1800Z/

Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-


...LAKESHORE FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT

THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Lakeshore

Flood Watch, which is in effect from late Saturday night through

Sunday afternoon.

* LOCATIONS...The Lake Ontario shoreline of Wayne, Northern

Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties.

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...Strong westerly winds will bring

significant wave action and the potential for lakeshore flooding

and erosion to the eastern and southeastern shoreline of Lake

Ontario.

* TIMING...From late Saturday night through early Sunday

afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Significant wave action will raise the risk for

shoreline erosion at the eastern and southeastern ends of Lake

Ontario...with this risk the greatest where the shoreline is

still unstable following last year's flooding and erosion.


A Lakeshore Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for

lakeshore flooding are expected to develop. Residents on or near

the shore should take action to protect property...and listen for

later statements or warnings.

&&

B. Proposed Product: Flood Watch

● Flood Watch (FL.A) - Reformatted and Consolidated [Areal] Flood Watch

WGUS63 KGRR 282003

FLWGRR

URGENT - FLOOD MESSAGE



MIZ043>046-050>052-056>059-064>066-071-072-290415-


/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-

Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-

Including the cities of Hart, Fremont, Big Rapids,

Mount Pleasant, Muskegon, Greenville, Alma, Grand Haven, Jenison,

Grand Rapids, Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte,

South Haven, and Kalamazoo


...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY

MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding of low-lying areas is possible due to heavy rain.

* WHERE...Portions of central Michigan, south central

Michigan, southwest Michigan, and west central Michigan,

including the following areas, in central Michigan, Gratiot,

Isabella, Mecosta, and Montcalm. In south central Michigan,

Clinton, Eaton, and Ionia. In southwest Michigan, Allegan,

Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent, Ottawa, and Van Buren. In west central

Michigan, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying areas prone to flooding may accumulate standing

water as steadier rain falls late Saturday through early Monday.

Low lying-farm land and roadways could become flooded for a period

of time into early next week.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of rain Saturday afternoon through

Monday morning could result in rainfall totals of 2-4 inches.

Locally higher amounts cannot be ruled out in or near thunderstorm

development.


You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Drivers are reminded not to drive over flooded roadways as water

depth and road conditions under water are unknown.

Weather Preparedness Information is available online at

www.ready.gov/floods.

&&

LAT...LON XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

$$

● Flood Watch (FL.A) - Reformatted and Consolidated [River] Flood Watch

WGUS63 KGRR 281551

FLWGRR




...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood

watch for the following rivers in Southwest Lower Michigan...

Grand River Near Comstock Park affecting Kent County

Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County

Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County

Portage River Near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County

.NOTE: River forecasts are based on a 72 hour precipitation

forecast valid through Monday morning. Widespread rain moves into the

region later this weekend and river rises will occur. Currently

there is a general 2"-3" being used as a basis for these river

rises. A possibility exists for higher rainfall totals across a

narrow region which may impact these crests. Stay tuned to the latest

forecast updates as we approach this rainfall event.


If you are in the watch area remain alert to possible flooding. Residents

and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water

levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Report observed

flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request

they pass this information to the National Weather Service.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local

radio... television... or NOAA Weather Radio station for further

information.

&&

MIZ057-291751-


/CMPM4.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/


...Flood Watch in effect until further notice...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park

* WHEN...Tuesday early afternoon until further notice.

* At 7:40 AM Thursday the stage was 9.9 feet.


* Flood stage is 12.0 feet and may be reached by Tuesday early

afternoon.

* The river is forecast to reach a maximum stage of 13.2 feet by

Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet...Abrigador Trail is underwater and minor

flooding of homes occurs along Abrigador Trail and Willow Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4298 8572 4308 8570 4309 8557 4302 8559

4303 8562 4297 8563

$$

MIZ067-291750-


/HHTM4.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/


...Flood Watch in effect from late Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon...


* WHERE...Sycamore Creek At Holt.

* WHEN...from late Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon.



* Flood stage is 8.0 feet and may be reached by early Monday

morning.


Monday early afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet...expect minor flooding of low-lying areas

adjacent to the river, in the Lansing Municipal Golf Course and

sections of East Mt. Hope Road.

&&

LAT...LON 4271 8451 4268 8449 4264 8445 4264 8451

4268 8455 4271 8455

$$

MIZ059-291750-


/EAGM4.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/


...Flood Watch in effect from late Sunday night to Wednesday evening...

* WHAT...Minor Flooding is possible.

* WHERE...Looking Glass River near Eagle.

* WHEN...from late Sunday night to Wednesday evening.

* At 10:45 AM Friday the stage was 5.0 feet.


* Flood stage is 7.0 feet and may be reached by Monday morning.


Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet...expect minor flooding of homes in Dewitt

and along the Looking Glass River between Dewitt and Eagle. River

levels flood warming hut, playground, pavilion, and ball field in

Looking Glass Valley Park in Wacousta.

&&

LAT...LON 4290 8489 4286 8474 4287 8455 4281 8455

4279 8474 4283 8489

$$

MIZ072-291750-


/VCKM4.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/


...Flood Watch in effect until further notice...


* WHERE...Portage River Near Vicksburg.

* WHEN...from Sunday morning until further notice.



* Flood stage is 5.0 feet and may be reached by Sunday morning.


Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet...expect minor basement flooding of several

homes built adjacent to the river.

&&

LAT...LON 4208 8552 4211 8553 4215 8548 4216 8544

4211 8544 4208 8547

$$

● Flood Watch (FL.A) - Reformatted and Consolidated Coastal Flood Watch

WGAK42 PAFC 232137

FLWALU


NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK


AKZ155-241400-

/O.NEW.PAFC.FL.A.0001.161025T1600Z-161026T0200Z/

KUSKOKWIM DELTA-


...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH

TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Potential for water levels to reach 3 to 6

feet above maximum astronomical tide levels.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding may cause property damage or loss in the

intertidal zone.


Coastal residents should be alert for later statements or warnings

...and take action to protect property.

&&

● Flood Watch (FL.A) - Reformatted and Consolidated Lakeshore Flood Watch

WGUS41 KBUF 300834

FLWBUF




NYZ004>007-301645-

/O.NEW.KBUF.FL.A.0001.180401T0800Z-180401T1800Z/

Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Oswego-Jefferson-


...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT

THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHERE...The Lake Ontario shoreline of Wayne, Northern

Cayuga, Oswego, and Jefferson counties.

* WHAT...Strong westerly winds will bring

significant wave action and the potential for lakeshore flooding

and erosion to the eastern and southeastern shoreline of Lake Ontario.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through early Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Significant wave action will raise the risk for

shoreline erosion at the eastern and southeastern ends of Lake

Ontario...with this risk the greatest where the shoreline is

still unstable following last year's flooding and erosion.


Residents on or near the shore should take action to protect property…

and listen for later statements or warnings.

&&

A. Current Products: Flood Advisory

● [Areal] Flood Advisory (FA.Y)

WGUS83 KLOT 150149

FLSLOT

Flood Advisory

National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville Il

849 PM CDT MON MAY 14 2018

ILC097-111-150445-

/O.NEW.KLOT.FA.Y.0005.180515T0149Z-180515T0445Z/

/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Lake IL-McHenry IL-


The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for Poor Drainage Areas

for...

Northern Lake County in northeastern Illinois...

Northeastern McHenry County in northeastern Illinois...

* Until 1145 PM CDT

* At 848 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to

thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.

Overflowing poor drainage areas will result in minor flooding in

the advisory area. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...

Waukegan, North Chicago, Gurnee, McHenry, Zion, Grayslake,

Libertyville, Round Lake, Antioch, Beach Park, Fox Lake, Lake

Villa, Park City, Gages Lake, Pistakee Highlands, Venetian Village,

Long Lake, Lindenhurst, Johnsburg and Lakemoor.


Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the

dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 4249 8780 4246 8780 4239 8781 4236 8781

4236 8782 4237 8782 4233 8783 4233 8782

4231 8782 4230 8783 4230 8784 4234 8832

4250 8831

$$

● [River] Flood Advisory for Forecast Points (FL.Y)

WGUS43 KLOT 141628

FLWLOT

Flood Advisory

National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL

1145 AM CDT Mon May 14 2018

...The Flood Advisory continues for the East Branch Du Page River...

East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook affecting Will County

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Safety message...If you encounter a flooded roadway...turn around and

find an alternate route.

Additional information can be found at weather.gov/chicago.

&&

ILC197-150445-

/O.EXT.KLOT.FL.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-180517T1930Z/

/BOLI2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/


The Flood Advisory continues for

The East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook

* until Thursday afternoon.

* At 1100 AM Monday the stage was 15.9 feet.

* Action stage is 18.0 feet.


* Forecast...The river will rise to near 18.6 feet by early Wednesday

morning.

* Impact...At 18.0 feet...Minor flooding begins.

&&

LAT...LON 4178 8810 4177 8805 4170 8806 4169 8814

4170 8819 4172 8810

$$

● Coastal Flood Advisory (CF.Y)

WHAK49 PAFG 191623

CFWAFG


Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

723 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2018

AKZ207-209-210-200030-

/O.CAN.PAFG.CF.S.0001.180220T1500Z-180221T1500Z/

/O.NEW.PAFG.CF.Y.0001.180220T1500Z-180221T1500Z/

Chukchi Sea Coast-Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-

Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-

Including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina, Espenberg, Kotzebue,

Selawik, Noorvik, Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council, Haycock,

Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor


...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM

AKST WEDNESDAY...

* LOCATION...Along the Coast from the Bering Strait to Point

Hope.

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor flooding of low lying areas is

possible.

* TIMING...Tuesday and Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...High water may push into low lying areas such as the

lagoons at Shishmaref, Deering, Kotzebue and Kivalina. Ice may

push onto the beach along the coasts. At Kotzebue, this could

impacts housing next to the lagoon, as well as dog lots on the

east side of town.


A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides

will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

● Lakeshore Flood Advisory (LS.Y)

WGUS41 KBUF 041636

FLWBUF



NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY

1136 AM EST WED JAN 4 2017

NYZ019-085-050000-

/O.NEW.KBUF.LS.Y.0001.170104T1636Z-170105T0000Z/

CHAUTAUQUA-SOUTHERN ERIE-


...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS

EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BUFFALO HAS ISSUED A LAKESHORE

FLOOD ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING.

* LOCATIONS...SHORELINE OF LAKE ERIE.

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL RESULT IN

WATER RISES OF 6 TO AROUND 7 FEET ON THE EASTERN END OF LAKE

ERIE.

* TIMING...THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...WHILE THE LAKE LEVEL IS EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW FLOOD

STAGE...THE WATER RISES COMBINED WITH STRONG WAVE ACTION WILL

PRODUCE SHORELINE EROSION. SPRAY FROM BOTH WAVES AND LAKE RISES

MAY WASH OVER ROUTE 5 IN ATHOL SPRINGS THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY

EVENING.


A LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY INDICATES THAT ONSHORE WINDS WILL

GENERATE FLOODING OF LOW AREAS ALONG THE LAKESHORE.

&&

B. Proposed Products: Flood Advisory

● Flood Advisory (FL.Y) - Reformatted and Consolidated [Areal]

Flood Advisory

WGUS83 KLOT 150149

FLWLOT


National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville Il


ILC097-111-150445-

/O.NEW.KLOT.FL.Y.0005.180515T0149Z-180515T0445Z/

/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Lake IL-McHenry IL-


...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT…

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding resulting from heavy rain.

* WHERE...Northern Lake County and Northeastern McHenry County in

northeastern Illinois. This includes the following locations…

Waukegan, North Chicago, Gurnee, McHenry, Zion, Grayslake,

Libertyville, Round Lake, Antioch, Beach Park, Fox Lake, Lake

Villa, Park City, Gages Lake, Pistakee Highlands, Venetian Village,

Long Lake, Lindenhurst, Johnsburg and Lakemoor.

* WHEN...Until 1145 PM CDT

* IMPACTS...Heavy rain will cause urban and small stream flooding.

Overflowing poor drainage areas will result in minor flooding in the

advisory area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At 848 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy

rain due to thunderstorms. Up to two inches of rain have already

fallen.


Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the

dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 4249 8780 4246 8780 4239 8781 4236 8781

4236 8782 4237 8782 4233 8783 4233 8782

4231 8782 4230 8783 4230 8784 4234 8832

4250 8831

$$

● Flood Advisory (FL.Y) - Reformatted and Consolidated [River]

Flood Advisory

WGUS43 KLOT 141628

FLWLOT


National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL


...The Flood Advisory continues for the East Branch Du Page River...

East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook affecting Will County


Safety message...If you encounter a flooded roadway...turn around and

find an alternate route.

Additional information can be found at weather.gov/chicago.

&&

ILC197-150445-

/O.EXT.KLOT.FL.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-180517T1930Z/

/BOLI2.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/


...Flood Advisory continues until Thursday afternoon…

* WHAT...Elevated streamflow requiring public awareness.

* WHERE...The East Branch Du Page River at Bolingbrook.

* WHEN...until Thursday afternoon.


* Action stage is 18.0 feet.


* The river will rise to near 18.6 feet by early Wednesday

morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet...Minor flooding begins.

&&

LAT...LON 4178 8810 4177 8805 4170 8806 4169 8814

4170 8819 4172 8810

$$

● Flood Advisory (FL.Y) - Reformatted and Consolidated Coastal

Flood Advisory

WGAK49 PAFG 191623

FLWAFG


National Weather Service Fairbanks AK


AKZ207-209-210-200030-

/O.CAN.PAFG.CF.S.0001.180220T1500Z-180221T1500Z/

/O.NEW.PAFG.FL.Y.0001.180220T1500Z-180221T1500Z/

Chukchi Sea Coast-Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-

Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-

Including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina, Espenberg, Kotzebue,

Selawik, Noorvik, Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council, Haycock,

Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor


...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM

AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHERE...Along the Coast from the Bering Strait to Point

Hope.

* WHAT...Minor flooding of low lying areas is possible.

* WHEN...Tuesday and Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...High water may push into low lying areas such as the

lagoons at Shishmaref, Deering, Kotzebue and Kivalina. Ice may

push onto the beach along the coasts. At Kotzebue, this could

impacts housing next to the lagoon, as well as dog lots on the

east side of town.


Onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low

areas along the shore.

&&

● Flood Advisory (FL.Y) - Reformatted and Consolidated Lakeshore

Flood Advisory

WHUS41 KBUF 041636

CFYBUF


NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUFFALO NY


NYZ019-085-050000-

/O.NEW.KBUF.FL.Y.0001.170104T1636Z-170105T0000Z/

CHAUTAUQUA-SOUTHERN ERIE-


...LAKESHORE FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS

EVENING...

* WHERE...Shoreline of Lake Erie.

* WHAT...Strong southwest winds will result in water rises of 6 to

around 7 feet on the eastern end of Lake Erie.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...While the lake level is expected to remain below flood

stage...the water rises combined with strong wave action will

produce shoreline erosion. Spray from both waves and lake rises

may wash over Route 5 in Athol Springs this afternoon and early

evening.


Residents on or near the shore in the warned area should be alert

for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life

and property.

&&

A. Current Products: Flood Warning

● [Areal] Flood Warning (FA.W)

WGUS44 KHGX 261130

FLWHGX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Warning

National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX

530 AM CST MON FEB 26 2018

TXC473-261730-

/O.NEW.KHGX.FA.W.0002.180226T1130Z-180226T1730Z/

/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Waller TX-


The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Flood Warning for Small Streams in...

Central Waller County in southeastern Texas...

* Until 1130 AM CST Monday.

* At 528 AM CST, gauges indicate that Mound Creek at FM 362

remains above minor flood stage. The creek is very slowly

falling and should fall below top of bank later today.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...

Waller.

LAT...LON 3006 9593 3004 9592 3002 9594 3003 9596

3004 9596

$$

● [River] Flood Warning for Forecast Points (FL.W)

WGUS44 KHGX 261522

FLWHGX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

FLOOD WARNING

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX

922 AM CST Mon Feb 26 2018

...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued

a flood warning for the following rivers...

Trinity River In Liberty affecting the following counties in

Texas...Chambers...Liberty

For Trinity River at Liberty, Moderate flooding is forecasted.


Persons are urged to stay away from the river until water levels

recede. Motorists should avoid any water covered roads and find

an alternate route. Livestock and equipment should remain out of

the floodplain for the next few days.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or other news sources for

further updates.

&&

TXC071-291-270322-

/O.NEW.KHGX.FL.W.0015.180227T0421Z-000000T0000Z/

/LBYT2.2.ER.180227T0421Z.180228T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/


The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a

* Flood Warning for

The Trinity River In Liberty.

* from this evening until further notice...or until the warning

is canceled.


* Moderate flooding is forecast.


* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to

rise to near 28.6 feet by Wednesday early afternoon.

* At 29.0 feet...Major lowland flooding begins as homes in several

subdivisions above Liberty begin flooding. Extensive flooding

Over much of Liberty County can be expected with each incremental

rise in the river.

&&

Flood Observed Forecast 6 AM

Location Stage Stage Day Time Tue Wed Thu Fri

Trinity River

Liberty 26 23.7 Mon 08 AM 27.1 28.4 28.5 27.9

&&

LAT...LON 3027 9475 2996 9470 2996 9487 3027 9489

$$

● Coastal Flood Warning (CF.W)

WHAK49 PAFG 291802

CFWAFG



NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK

1002 AM AKDT FRI SEP 29 2017

AKZ202-300215-

/O.NEW.PAFG.CF.W.0001.170929T1802Z-170930T0600Z/

NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-

INCLUDING BARROW, ALAKTAK, PITT POINT, AND NULAVIK


...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS

EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A COASTAL

FLOOD WARNING, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING.

* LOCATION...WEST OF POINT BARROW

* COASTAL FLOODING...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING IS ONGOING IN AND

AROUND BARROW. THE SEA WALL HAS BEEN BREACHED IN SEVERAL

LOCATIONS ALLOWING SURGE TO TOP THE BEACH AND COVER THE ROAD

FROM BARROW TO BROWERVILLE AS WELL AS FROM BROWERVILLE NORTH TO

NARL. A STORM SURGE OF 1 TO 2 FEET ABOVE NORMAL TIDES ALONG WITH

5 FOOT WAVES BREAKING ON OR NEAR THE BEACH COMBINED WITH

NORTHWEST ON SHORE WINDS OF 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH

WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH SURF OVER THE TOP OF THE BEACH AND THROUGH

BREACHES IN THE SEA WALL THROUGH THIS EVENING. CONDITIONS WILL

IMPROVE THIS EVENING AS SURGE AND WINDS DIMINISH.

* TIMING...SEAS AND SURF WILL DISSIPATE WITH CONDITIONS

IMPROVING THIS EVENING.

* IMPACTS...DEBRIS MAY BE THROWN HIGH ON THE BEACH AND MINOR

EROSION MAY OCCUR. RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO MOVE ANYTHING NEAR

THE BEACH TO HIGHER GROUND.


A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING MEANS THAT RISING SEA WATER THAT CAUSES

FLOODING IS EXPECTED. COASTAL RESIDENTS IN THE WARNED AREA SHOULD

BE ALERT FOR RISING WATER AND TAKE ACTIONS TO PROTECT LIFE AND

PROPERTY.

&&

● Lakeshore Flood Warning (LS.W)

WHUS41 KBUF 011944

CFWBUF


Lakeshore Hazard Message


244 PM EST Mon Jan 1 2018

NYZ006-007-020345-

/O.NEW.KBUF.LS.W.0001.180102T1800Z-180103T0300Z/

Oswego-Jefferson-


...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM EST

TUESDAY...


Flood Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM EST Tuesday.

* LOCATIONS...Lake Ontario shore of Oswego and Jefferson

counties.

* LAKE SHORE FLOODING...Strong west to southwest winds will bring

significant wave action to the eastern shore of Lake Ontario.

* TIMING...From early Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday

evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong onshore winds and significant wave action will

bring some increase in shoreline erosion, although developing

shore ice will limit erosion in some areas.


A Lakeshore Flood Warning means lakeshore flooding is occurring,

is imminent, or is expected to occur. People in the warning area

should take immediate action to protect life and property. Listen

to local radio...television...or NOAA Weather Radio for further

information.

&&

B. Proposed Product: Flood Warning

● Flood Warning (FL.W) - Reformatted and Consolidated [Areal] Flood

Warning

WGUS44 KHGX 261130

FLWHGX


National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX


TXC473-261730-


/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Waller TX-


...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding resulting from heavy rain.

* WHERE...Central Waller County in southeastern Texas.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...Waller

* WHEN...Until 1130 AM CST.

* IMPACTS...At 528 AM CST, reporting gauges indicate

flooding is occurring at Mound Creek at FM 362. The creek is

Falling and is expected to fall below top of bank by this evening.


All interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

&&

LAT...LON 3006 9593 3004 9592 3002 9594 3003 9596

3004 9596

$$

● Flood Warning (FL.W) - Reformatted and Consolidated [River] Flood

Warning

WGUS44 KHGX 261522

FLWHGX


NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON, TX


...The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has

issued a flood warning for the following rivers...

Trinity River In Liberty affecting the following counties

in Texas...

Chambers...Liberty

For Trinity River at Liberty, Moderate flooding is forecasted.


Persons are urged to stay away from the river until water levels

recede. Motorists should avoid any water covered roads and find

an alternate route. Livestock and equipment should remain out of

the floodplain for the next few days.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or other news sources for

further updates.

&&

TXC071-291-270322-


/LBYT2.2.ER.180227T0421Z.180228T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/


...Flood Warning in effect from this evening until further notice

...or until the warning is canceled...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...The Trinity River In Liberty.

* WHEN...from this evening until further notice...or until the

warning is canceled.


* Flood stage is 26.0 feet and may be reached by tonight.

* The river is forecast to continue to rise to near 28.6 feet

by Wednesday early afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet...Major lowland flooding begins as homes

in several subdivisions above Liberty begin flooding. Extensive

flooding over much of Liberty County can be expected with each

incremental rise in the river.

&&

Flood Observed Forecast 6 AM

Location Stage Stage Day Time Tue Wed Thu Fri

Trinity River

Liberty 26 23.7 Mon 08 AM 27.1 28.4 28.5 27.9

&&

LAT...LON 3027 9475 2996 9470 2996 9487 3027 9489

$$

● Flood Warning (FL.W) - Reformatted and Consolidated Coastal Flood

Warning

WGAK49 PAFG 291802

FLWAFG


NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK


AKZ202-300215-

/O.NEW.PAFG.FL.W.0001.170929T1802Z-170930T0600Z/

NORTHERN ARCTIC COAST-

INCLUDING BARROW, ALAKTAK, PITT POINT, AND NULAVIK


...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS

EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding is ongoing in and

around barrow. The sea wall has been breached in several

locations allowing surge to top the beach and cover the road

from Barrow to Browerville as well as from Browerville north to

Narl. A storm surge of 1 to 2 feet above normal tides along with

5 foot waves breaking on or near the beach combined with

northwest on shore winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph

will continue to push surf over the top of the beach and through

breaches in the sea wall through this evening. Conditions will

improve this evening as surge and winds diminish.

* WHERE...West of Point Barrow

* WHEN...Seas and surf will dissipate with conditions

improving this evening.

* IMPACTS...Debris may be thrown high on the beach and minor

erosion may occur. Residents are urged to move anything near

the beach to higher ground.


Coastal residents in the warned area should

be alert for rising water and take actions to protect life and

property.

&&

● Flood Warning (FL.W) - Reformatted and Consolidated Lakeshore

Flood Warning

WGUS41 KBUF 011944

FLWBUF




NYZ006-007-020345-

/O.NEW.KBUF.FL.W.0001.180102T1800Z-180103T0300Z/

Oswego-Jefferson-


...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM EST

TUESDAY...


Flood Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM EST Tuesday.

* WHAT...Strong west to southwest winds will bring

significant wave action to the eastern shore of Lake Ontario.

* WHERE...Lake Ontario shore of Oswego and Jefferson Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 10 PM EST Tuesday

* IMPACTS...Strong onshore winds and significant wave action will

bring some increase in shoreline erosion, although developing

shore ice will limit erosion in some areas.


People in the warning area should take immediate action to protect

life and property. Listen to local radio...television...or NOAA

Weather Radio for further information.

&&

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