Meteorological information issued when actual or expected weather conditions do not constitute a serious hazard but may cause inconvenience or concern.
Examples of weather advisories include small craft advisories or winter weather advisories. Comparewarning, watch.
Statements issued by a weather service that discuss weather situations of inconvenience that do not carry the danger of warning criteria, but, if not observed, could lead to hazardous situations.
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