How to Configure Automated, Event-Based Weather Alerts

Automated Weather Alerts allow organizations to automatically notify your List Recipients of National Weather Service (NWS) events occurring within a predefined geofence. Unlike standard systems that broadcast every NWS notification, this Event-Based feature allows Administrators to filter for specific events (e.g., Extreme Cold vs. Winter Weather Advisory), ensuring your recipients only receive relevant alerts. 

Settings > Mass Notification System > Automated Weather Events

Event-Based Selection (Advanced Settings)

To prevent "alert fatigue," use the Event-Based mapping tool to choose exactly which NWS triggers should activate your notification:

1. Locate the Advanced Settings section within the alert configuration.

2. Under Weather Events, select the specific NWS categories you wish to track. Examples include:

   • Cold Hazards: Cold Weather Advisory, Extreme Cold Watch.

   • Visibility/Wind: Blowing Dust Warning, High Wind Warning.

   • Severe Weather: Tornado Warning, Severe Thunderstorm Watch.

3. You can map multiple NWS events to a single 911Cellular alert, or create separate alerts for different event types.
   
   

Configure Recipients and Delivery

1. Methods of Sending: Select your preferred delivery channels (e.g., SMS, Email, Desktop Takeover, or App Push Notification).

2. Recipients: Choose the specific users or groups who should receive these automated updates.

3. Save: Click Save to activate the automated weather monitor.
   
   

Technical Notes

• NWS Source: Automated notifications are currently driven exclusively by official National Weather Service (NWS) data.

• Precision Control: Notifications are only triggered when an NWS event overlaps with your custom-drawn polygon.

• Frequency: Once saved, the system monitors NWS feeds 24/7—no manual intervention is required to send the alerts.