Goodbye Lake Wind Advisories

There are several weather advisories that were issued over the years that have been phased out of service, some for no apparent reason.

J.B.’s favorite of course is the cold wave warning. It was issued when a large drop in temperature was forecast to occur in a short period of time.

Another old time favorite is the Travelers Advisory. It was issued when weather conditions were expected to make driving hazardous, from a light accumulation of wintry precipitation. I also seem to remember that it could be issued for foggy conditions. Perhaps someone will validate or correct that statement.

Another oldie but a goodie is going away.

Here is a note from the National Weather Service:

In an effort to improve our products for the citizens of our county warning area, the National Weather Service in Birmingham has discontinued the issuance of Lake Wind Advisories. Lake Wind Advisories will be replaced by Wind Advisories. Wind Advisories will be issued for sustained winds of 17 to 39 mph for 1 hour or longer, or gusts 29 to 56 mph and when necessary, will address the likelihood of winds being 5 to 10 mph stronger over waterways.

Goodbye Lake Wind Advisories. We will miss you…

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