Blacksburg/Morristown Simplification Test

[WilkesboroDude]

Proposed Simplified System

During this demonstration, NWS will propose alternative terms and phrases for our winter weather hazard message headlines. We have designed these alternative terms with the goal of simplifying and clarifying our messages for the general public and for those responsible for making key decisions to protect the public. The alternative language is being generated by software we've developed specifically for this demonstration.

Here are the specifics of how we'll create the alternative language for the demonstration this winter.

For all current, official winter weather hazard messages that lead with the phrase:

125]"THE NWS HAS ISSUED A _____ WATCH"

We will convert this text for demonstration purposes only to:

125]"THE NWS FORECASTS THE POTENTIAL FOR ____"

with the hazard type (snow, ice, wind, etc.), level of certainty, timing and expected impact(s) clearly stated in the blank space.

For all current, official winter weather hazard messages that lead with the phrase:

125]"THE NWS HAS ISSUED A(N) ______ ADVISORY"

We will convert this text for demonstration purposes only to:

125]"THE NWS ADVISES CAUTION FOR ____"

with the hazard type, timing and expected impact(s) clearly stated in the in the blank space

For all current, official winter weather hazard messages that lead with the phrase:

125]"THE NWS HAS ISSUED A(N)______ WARNING"

We will convert this text for demonstration purposes only to:

125]"THE NWS HAS ISSUED A WARNING FOR A DANGEROUS______"

with the hazard type, timing and expected impact(s) clearly stated in the blank space

For more information:

http://nws.weather.g..._simp/#overview

[WilkesboroDude]

[jburns]

[jburns]

LOL Perhaps they need to end each message with:

Past performance does not indicate future results.

[isohume]

LOL Perhaps they need to end each message with:

Past performance does not indicate future results.