keeping you safe is so very important to the W X II 12 weather team. That's why we want you to have access to weather information wherever you are on the go even while you sleep getting those severe weather alerts to you when you need them to get those, you can download the W X II 12 news app on your phone. When you open the w X like 12 news app, you're going to see three lines in the upper left hand corner. Tap on that. Then you're going to see customized alerts. You're gonna want to choose that when you select the alerts than the alert windows going to come open. You have a lot of alert options. We want you to choose severe weather. Okay, There are some options here, too. As you scroll down, you need to decide where you want to get your watches and warnings. If you choose my location, they will follow you no matter where you are, and you have your phone with you, or you can choose zip code, maybe entering your home address or maybe your work address and you get watches and warnings and alerts just for that area. You can choose both of these options. You're gonna be alerted to things like when lightning is nearby. If you choose that or if a storm is approaching, you'll always get your watches and warnings when you need them, wherever you are with the W X II 12 news app.
What’s the difference between a winter storm warning, watch, or advisory?
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Updated: 4:40 PM EST Feb 22, 2023
Winter storms including blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds.So, it’s important to know the difference between a Winter Storm Warning, Winter Storm Watch and a Winter Weather Advisory. Here’s what you need to know according to Ready.gov Winter Storm WarningIssued when hazardous winter weather in the form of heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet is imminent or occurring. Winter Storm Warnings are usually issued 12 to 24 hours before the event is expected to begin.Winter Storm WatchAlerts the public to the possibility of a blizzard, heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet. Winter Storm Watches are usually issued 12 to 48 hours before the beginning of a Winter Storm.Winter Weather AdvisoryIssued for accumulations of snow, freezing rain, freezing drizzle, and sleet which will cause significant inconveniences and, if caution is not exercised, could lead to life-threatening situations.►Get the latest winter weather closingsRADAR►Stay ahead of the wintry weather by checking out WXII 12's radar.Click on the Layers menu in the bottom right of the radar to select radar options, such as "Current Conditions," "Storm Tracks" and "Feels Like Temps." Also, get information on current severe weather watches and warnings in your area. Zoom in to your street or out to your region and view past and Futurecast radar.More weather coverage: Closing and delays | Latest weather forecast | Post pictures to the uLocal North Carolina Facebook Group | Traffic information | Report closings and delays | SkyCams | Download the WXII12 News mobile app
Winter storms including blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds.
So, it’s important to know the difference between a Winter Storm Warning, Winter Storm Watch and a Winter Weather Advisory. Here’s what you need to know according to Ready.gov
Winter Storm Warning
Issued when hazardous winter weather in the form of heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet is imminent or occurring. Winter Storm Warnings are usually issued 12 to 24 hours before the event is expected to begin.
Winter Storm Watch
Alerts the public to the possibility of a blizzard, heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet. Winter Storm Watches are usually issued 12 to 48 hours before the beginning of a Winter Storm.
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued for accumulations of snow, freezing rain, freezing drizzle, and sleet which will cause significant inconveniences and, if caution is not exercised, could lead to life-threatening situations.
►Get the latest winter weather closings
RADAR
►Stay ahead of the wintry weather by checking out WXII 12's radar.
Click on the Layers menu in the bottom right of the radar to select radar options, such as "Current Conditions," "Storm Tracks" and "Feels Like Temps." Also, get information on current severe weather watches and warnings in your area. Zoom in to your street or out to your region and view past and Futurecast radar.
More weather coverage: Closing and delays | Latest weather forecast | Post pictures to the uLocal North Carolina Facebook Group | Traffic information | Report closings and delays | SkyCams | Download the WXII12 News mobile app
