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the variation of the severe weather thresholds (see also Galway, 1989). For example,
Newfoundland on the east coast of Canada is a very windy location and hence strong winds
are a common occurrence and the people have adapted to their environment and therefore it
has the highest wind threshold in Canada. Each service needs to define these for them
selves.
Fig. 1. The envisioned warning process from outlook to tornado watch. This is typical of the
process that is used in most countries providing severe weather warning services. Getting
the message out to and understood by the public is very important aspect of the utility of
the warning service. Superimposing the warning on television, internet, mobile devices and
directed messaging are critical to have the message heard.
