The National Weather Service issues a litany of notices before and during inclement weather events. They can be important signals on how to respond.

As a winter storm approaches Western North Carolina and other regions, here's what to know about deciphering forecaster terms.

Strong, gusty winds will lead to dangerous wind chills, prompting extreme cold warnings and watches for the northern Plains and the Upper Midwest.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is issuing winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories for much of the U.S., from the Midwest to the Northeastern and further. On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the American Red Cross responded with a warning about the frigid weather and tally of cold-weather safety

Ahead of the winter storm, a pair of low-pressure systems is expected to sweep through the Great Lakes region over the next couple of days, churning up lake effect snow that could total up to 2 feet in some areas through the end of the work week, the National Weather Service said.

On Wednesday at 2:59 p.m. EST the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory valid from 10 p.m. EST until Thursday 7 p.m. EST for Chippewa County.

The NWS warns of dangerously cold Arctic air bringing sub-zero temperatures to the Northern Plains and beyond. Wind chills may drop to minus 50, with winter storm warnings issued. Significant lake-effect snowfall is expected,

When a winter storm warning pops up on a phone screen, is the trip still necessary? From areas around the Great Lakes and Northeast, winter watches have included too much snow and the usual litany of hazards: rapidly changing visibilities,