Since weather patterns are ever-changing and often difficult to predict, a real-time weather "widget" has been added to the Campus Advisories home page. When you visit Campus Advisories, weather for the Foggy Bottom Campus zip code is displayed in the small box on the right-hand side of the screen. If there is a weather alert, the link "Severe Weather Alert" will appear in red within the box. Click on the link to find out more specific details about the weather alert.
Although the forecasts are provided through The Weather Channel (www.weather.com), the severe weather alerts are receieved via live RSS feeds through the National Weather Service (www.weather.gov) allowing for the most accurate and timely notifications.
If you are not within the 20052 zip code area, enter your own zip code to display the current weather in your location. Links are also provided for extended forecasts.
GW Locations
Foggy Bottom Campus (Washington, DC) - 20052
Mount Vernon Campus (Washington, DC) - 20007
Virginia Science and Technology Campus (Ashburn, VA) - 20147
Biostatistics Center (Rockville, MD) - 20852
Graduate Education Center (Alexandria, VA) - 22314
Graduate Education Center (Arlington, VA) - 22201
Hanover High School (Mechanicsville, VA) - 23116
Advanced Technology Center (Virginia Beach, VA) - 23453
Hampton Roads Center (Newport News, VA) - 23602
Important Weather Terms
Watch - A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location, and/or timing is still uncertain. It is intended to provide enough lead time so that those who need to set their plans in motion can do so.
Advisory - Highlights special weather conditions that are less serious than a warning. They are for events that may cause significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, it could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property.
Warning - A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, is imminent, or has a very high probability of occurring. A warning is used for conditions posing a threat to life or property.
A full glossary of weather terms are available on the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) website. |
