Storm Signals

                                             Public Storm Warning Signals #1 #2 #3 and #4

                    I learned that warnings and watches are two levels of alert issued by national weather forecasting bodies to coastal areas threatened by the imminent approach of a tropical cyclone of tropical storm or hurricane intensity. They are notices to the local population and civil authorities to make appropriate preparation for the cyclone, including evacuation of vulnerable areas where necessary. It is important that interests throughout the area of an alert make preparations to protect life and property, and do not disregard it on the strength of the detailed forecast track.
                         The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) releases tropical cyclone warnings in the form of Public Storm Warning Signals (PSWS) . An area having a storm signal may be under:

• PSWS #1 - Tropical cyclone winds of 30-60 km/h are expected within the next 36 hours. (Note: If a tropical cyclone forms very close to the area, then a shorter lead time is seen on the warning bulletin.)
• PSWS #2 - Tropical cyclone winds of 60-100 km/h are expected within the next 24 hours.
• PSWS #3 - Tropical cyclone winds of 100-185 km/h are expected within the next 18 hours.
• PSWS #4 - Tropical cyclone winds of greater than 185 km/h are expected within 12 hours.

                  I want to know more about the results of having these storm warning signals and does it have a great effect on the preparatory methods of local citizens against the risk of having accidents due to violent storms.

                 I appreciate the fact that PAGASA had done a very good decision in constructing these public storm warning signals.

                 I can apply my learnings and insights as my background knowledge in case I need to be a weather forecaster someday.