Action Stage
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-000033
The stage which, when reached by a rising stream, represents the level where the NWS or a partner/user needs to take some type of mitigation action in preparation for possible significant hydrologic activity. The appropriate action is usually defined in a weather forecast office (WFO) hydrologic services manual. Action stage can be the same as forecast issuance stage (see / forecast issuance stage/).
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-000033 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/action-stage/"
}
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