KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF WEATHER DEFINITIONS
from NOAA.gov
Blizzard Warning: Issued when winds of 35 mph or greater are combined with blowing and drifting snow with visibilities of a quarter mile or less.
Winter Storm Warning: Issued when a combination of 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: Issued 12-48 hours in advance of the onset of severe winter conditions. The watch may or may not be upgraded to a winter storm warning, depending on how the weather system moves or how it is developing.
Winter Weather Advisories: 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.
Wind Chill Warning: Issued when wind chill temperatures are expected to be hazardous to life within several minutes of exposure.
For Wind Chill Advisory: Issued for a wind chill situation that could cause significant inconveniences, but do not meet warning criteria. Criteria for issuing wind-chill warnings and advisories are set locally.
How many inches of snow equals one inch of rain?
On average, thirteen inches of snow equals one inch of rain in the U.S., although this ratio can vary from two inches for sleet to nearly 50 inches for very dry, powdery snow under certain conditions.
For more winter weather information from NOAA see the National Severe Storms Laboratory site at http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/.
For information on how to protect yourself before, during and after a winter storm see the "How to Prepare for a Winter Storm" article at Ready.Gov.
WEATHER NOTIFICATIONS
from ANAD PAO
Employees of Anniston Army Depot should tune into local news outlets or other means of gathering information in the event of an emergency on the installation.
Throughout the year, one of the most likely threats to the installation comes in the form of inclement weather.
Inclement weather conditions could warrant a change in the depot's operational status. In the event of hazardous weather conditions, tune in to local area media for changes.
RADIO STATIONS:
WCKA -- AM 810/94.3 FM, WDNG -- AM 1450, WGRW -- 90.7 FM, WTDR -- 92.7 and WVOK -- 97.9 FM;
TV STATIONS:
WJSU -- ABC 33-40, WBRC -- Fox 6, WVTM -- NBC 13 and WIAT -- CBS 42.
NEWSPAPERS:
The Anniston Star will also post information on their website at www.annistonstar.com.
AT HOC NOTIFICATIONS
All employees with computer access are reminded to register in the AtHoc Mass Warning and Notification System.
Proper registration includes logging onto the system and verifying your personal information, contact information, work e-mail address and home and work addresses.
For questions or if you need registration assistance, contact Don Evans at Ext. 4769 or the ANAD EOC at Ext. 4500.
For additional winter weather information:
• Check the ANAD Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AnnistonArmyDepot
• Call the SNOW line at 256-235-SNOW (7669).
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