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watch

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003025

A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003025
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
ReferencesNWS Glossary
See alsowarning; weather advisory
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003025",
  "term": "watch",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so.",
  "see_also": [
    "warning",
    "weather advisory"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/watch/"
}

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