Valsoran Weather Service
The Valsoran Weather Service (VWS) was founded on 7/12/2034 by the International Court of Justice to provide weather forecasting and alerts for the entirety of Valsora and her people. The VWS is responsible for forecasting and monitoring weather across the world. While monitoring weather the VWS has the ability to issue NOTAM and NOTAS to assist all pilots and sailors that are making international journeys. The VWS also issues local weather alerts in the event of severe or potentially dangerous weather to ensure that all people are aware of the threat of severe weather.
Regional Forecast Offices
| Nonscio | Araseos | Aislada | Solitas | Yastreovakia | Unistan | Oreintals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paragould, Volinovia | Tyko, Ostaria | Tallahassee, AmeriCo | Bulava, Mahagura | |||
| Fremont, Volinovia | Líçitia Weather Station, Barasèlô | Skuldhafn, Jomsland | ||||
| Saline, Volinovia | ||||||
| Montinac, Mallden | ||||||
| Neumarin City, Malvekia | ||||||
| Counterzain, Lointland | ||||||
| Truson, Romanoddle |
VWS Warning Types
| Severe Weather Event | Warning Type | Warning Type | Warning Type | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | Advisory | Watch | Warning | |
| Tsunami | Advisory | Watch | Warning | |
| Marine | Advisory | Watch | Warning | |
| Severe Thunderstorm | Advisory | Watch | Warning | |
| Tornado | Advisory | Watch | Warning | |
| Flood | Advisory | Watch | Warning | |
| Wind | Advisory | Watch | Warning | |
| Wildfire | Advisory | Watch | Warning | |
| Heat | Advisory | Watch | Warning | |
| Drought | Advisory | Watch | Warning | |
| Winter Storm | Advisory | Watch | Warning | |
| Blizzard | Advisory | Watch | Warning | |
| Cold | Advisory | Watch | Warning | |
| Air Quality | Advisory | Watch | Warning |
Warning Types Explained
A Advisory is usually issued a couple of days before a weather event to advise of the upcoming severe weather, OR, issued whenever the elements that could create severe weather are coming together. A Advisory is issued when a forecaster notices a trend that could lead to severe weather, and does not mean that severe weather is imminent or going to happen.
A Watch is the next highest warning level, a Watch is usually issued when the elements that create severe weather are coming together and severe weather is becoming possible, either by storm genesis or other meteorological events that could create an elevated risk for the severe weather warned about.
A Warning means that the warned severe weather event is happening, or is imminent. A Warning is usually issued as soon as forecasters are able to determine with certainty, or near certainty that the warned weather event will be happening soon, or has already began happening. A Warning is not a guarantee that the severe weather event will happen, it is only a warning that forecasters have noticed that all elements required for the severe weather event are present and it could happen at any time.
Storm Severity Chart
| Category 1 | Category 2 | Category 3 | Category 4 | Category 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Speed | 75 - 95 MPH | 96 - 110 MPH | 111 - 130 MPH | 131 - 155 MPH | > 155 MPH |
| Storm Surge | 4 - 5 FT (1.2 - 1.5 M) | 6 - 8 FT (1.8 - 2.4 M) | 9 - 12 FT (3 - 4 M) | 13 - 18 FT (4 - 5.5 M) | > 18 FT (5.5 M) |
| Atmospheric Pressure | > 979 Milibars | 965 - 979 Milibars | 945 - 964 Milibars | 920 - 944 Milibars | < 920 Milibars |
| Damage | Minimal | Moderate | Extensive | Extreme | Catastrophic |
| H0 | H1 | H2 | H3 | H4 | H5 | H6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Speed | < 73 MPH | 73 - 112 MPH | 113 - 157 MPH | 158 - 206 MPH | 207 - 260 MPH | 261 - 318 MPH | > 318 MPH |
| Damage | Light | Moderate | Considerable | Severe | Devastating | Incredible | Unfathomable |
| Rating Class | Weak | Weak | Strong | Strong | Violent | Violent | Violent |