Introducing: Post Categories!

Here at USA Weather, we're always trying to make this blog better.  Starting with my next post, I will try to introduce a new asset: Post Categories.  You're probably wondering what these Post Categories are.  Basically, at the top of the page, there will be a set of parameters categorizing the post.  Right now I have three things that will be displayed.  More may be added if needed.  Here is an example:

Category: Severe Thunderstorms
Post Type: Outlook
Threat Level: PDS


So as you can see, there will be a general category, which would just say what the post is talking about.  Then you have the post type.  This will say whether or not this post is an outlook or a situation update.  Finally we have the threat level.  It will say just how dangerous a situation is.  There are four categories of Threat Level:

• Tranquil: The weather situation is not dangerous at all or is very far out in time (4+ days)
• Pay attention: The situation is dangerous enough that you need to pay attention to posts on this blog and updates on the National Weather Service website.
• Take Action: The situation is dangerous enough that you need to begin taking action to protect your life and/or property.
• PDS: Particularly dangerous situation.  The weather situation is threatens to destroy lives and property if action is not taken.  Extremely devastating situations such as strong long track tornados or major hurricanes are likely within the threatened area.

I hope that this system works!  Stay tuned!