regions in the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the conterminous United States. Lakeshore flood warning (CFW) – Lakeshore flooding that poses a serious threat to life and/or property is occurring or is imminent in the next 12 to 24 hours. Seiche warning (CFW) – Rapid, large fluctuations in water level in the Great Lakes (similar to the sloshing in a bath tub) caused by storms or high winds, resulting in both lakeshore flooding and critically low water levels at different times. Issued as a lakeshore flood warning with reference of being a seiche warning. Lakeshore flood watch (CFW) – Lakeshore flooding that could pose a serious threat to life and/or property is possible within the next 12 to 48 hours. Lakeshore flood advisory (CFW) – Minor lakeshore flooding that may pose a threat to life and/or property is occurring or is imminent in the next 12 hours. Lake wind advisory (NPW) – Sustained wind speeds of are forecast to persist for one hour or longer on area lakes that may cause hazards for maritime travel; wind speeds meeting advisory criteria may vary depending on the county warning area. The usage of this product is locally determined by each Weather Forecast Office. High surf warning (SRD) – Destructive, pounding surf poses an especially heightened danger to life, boating and other marine property in and near the surf zone, and may damage property near the shoreline; high surf criteria may vary depending on the region. High surf advisory (SRD) – Pounding surf poses a danger to life, boating and other marine property within the surf zone; high surf criteria may vary depending on the region. High surf watch (SRD) – A high surf event due to significant breaking wave action is possible in the next few days. Rip current statement (SRD) – Describes a risk of rip currents present in the specified area; may be issued as a Beach Hazards Statement. Beach hazards statement (SRD) – Issued for rip or longshore currents, or other hazards (including chemical or biological hazards) may create life-threatening conditions in lake or ocean waters. Beachgoers will be advised to exercise caution when in or near the water. Marine hazards Heavy freezing spray warning (MWS) – Usually issued for shipping interests when conditions are favorable for the rapid freezing of sea spray on vessels at a rate of more than per hour, caused by some appropriate combination of