IX. ALERT TONES
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Event Type Alert: On
Off
Hurricane Watch
Hurricane Statement
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Warning
Special Marine Warning
Avalanche Watch
Avalanche Warning
Volcano Watch
Volcano Warning
Monthly Test
Test Message
Unknown Statement Tune TV
Demo Message
Your WX-80 uses three LED's to give you visual
distinc-tion between the type of event (Statement,
Warning or Watch) being broadcast.
Statement
means
"A statement contains follow-up information to a
warning, watch or emergency message. Statements
emphasize short term forecast information, making
use of observations and reports to heighten public
perception of personal risk. Stay informed of the latest
conditions and information by AM/FM radio, NOAA
weather radio, television or other means."
Watch
means "There is potential for hazardous weather or
flood event, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing
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