The National Weather Service is fine-tuning an advanced severe weather warning system slated to launch by late 2027 or 2028.
Threats-In-Motion (TIM) are thunderstorm and tornado warnings that continuously update as a storm progresses. It is the first stage of a next-generation forecast framework called Forecasting A Continuum of Environmental Threats, or FACETs.
National Weather Service Tulsa Meteorologist-in-Charge Steve Piltz said the new system includes automated updates that can give those experiencing severe weather more consistent information. Current systems generally give a 12-to-15-minute lead time, but TIM could increase that figure…