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1. When sustained winds are immediately expected to be over forty miles per hour for at least one hour in an area, what kind of advisory does the National Weather Service issue for that area?
2. What public statement does the National Weather Service release for an area expected to have very low visibility (less than 1/4 of a mile) for at least three hours?
3. The National Weather Service issues this warning when six inches of snow or more is expected in a 12-hour period or 8 or more inches averaged for over a 24-hour period. This statement does not meet all of the requirements for a Blizzard Warning.
4. During the winter, gusty winds can make already cold temperatures seem even more frigid to the skin. When the Wind Chill Index (how it actually feels outside) is below -15 degrees Fahrenheit, what type of advisory does the National Weather Service issue?
5. Which of the following conditions would cause the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory?
6. When a region is threatened by a strong thunderstorm, but the storm fails to meet the criteria for a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, the National Weather Service usually issues this alert.
7. The National Weather Service may issue a Tornado Warning for a specific area based on all of the following criteria EXCEPT what?
8. If a Tornado Warning is issued, which system does the National Weather Service utilize in order to warn people in the warning area of the possibility of an impending tornado?
9. If a Tropical Storm is immediately threatening a certain area, but the area is not along the immediate coastline, which type of advisory does the National Weather Service issue?
10. When there is a high risk of brush fires in an area due to very hot, dry, and windy conditions, what advisory does the National Weather Service issue for a certain region?
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