[EAS] NWS Alerts and messaging

[Adrienne Abbott]

Part of the problem is that the NWS is "pinpointing" their severe weather
forecasts. Their goal is to reach only the people who are directly
threatened by the tornado, or thunderstorm or flash flood. We are
broadcasters. We want to reach as many listeners or viewers as possible.
It's a "clash of cultures". 

Adrienne Abbott, W6BCY
Nevada EAS Chair

Warning people of weather issues is not a trivial matter, and the NWS folks
are not trying to drive broadcasters nuts (although for some of you it is a
short drive!). However, when reading of the counties and divisions and
safety warnings run every 10-15 minutes for two minutes, those of you who
are tasked with EAS often hear "no more, change the programming of the EAS."