The National Weather Service issues a variety of weather warnings and advisories. Here's what they mean in Michigan.

The National Weather Service issues a variety of weather warnings and advisories. Here's what they mean in Michigan.

Blizzard warnings are a rare occurrence in the southern states, but on Tuesday morning, the Lake Charles National Weather Service in Louisiana issued its first-ever blizzard warning.

[Click here to track radar] The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for parts of the Kansas City area due to expected visibility problems during heavy snow Sunday.

When people hear the word blizzard, they think high amount of snow, but that's not usually the case.

The National Weather Service issues a variety of weather warnings and advisories. Here's what they mean in Michigan.

A National Weather Service office in Louisiana issued its first-ever blizzard warning on Tuesday amid snow and strong winds.

A blizzard warning lets you know that snow and strong winds will combine to produce a blinding snow (near zero visibility), deep drifts, and life-threatening wind chill.

Stock image of a blizzard. Much of Alaska is under an NWS Blizzard Warning, with wind chill temperatures dropping as low as -40 F. ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS The NWS issues blizzard warnings for ...

Due to the expected storm, the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch. What does that mean, and how could it change as the storm gets closer?