and wired telecommunications services (including the downing of electrical lines). Watch criteria may vary depending on the county warning area based on local climatological strong wind frequency. Extreme wind warning (EWW) – Strong straight-line sustained winds of or above, or wind gusts over . Hurricane-like wind damage is expected, and severe structural damage is likely. Those in an extreme wind warning are asked to take cover immediately as if they were in a hurricane or tornado warning. A hurricane warning implies an extreme wind warning. Hurricane force wind warning (NPW) – Sustained winds or frequent gusts of or greater are being observed or are predicted to occur. The wind speeds must not be directly associated with a tropical cyclone. Hurricane force wind watch (NPW) – Sustained surface winds or frequent gusts of or greater are forecast. The expected occurrence, location and/or timing of the wind event may be uncertain but is forecast to take place within the next few days. The wind speeds must not be directly associated with a tropical cyclone. Low water advisory (MWS) – Water levels are significantly below average levels over major lakes, coastal marine zones, and tidal marine areas, waterway, or river inlet within or adjacent to a marine zone, which could create a hazard to navigation. Issued primarily for areas within the Northern Region Headquarters near the Great Lakes region. Special weather statement (SPS) – An advisory issued when a hazard is approaching advisory criteria. In most cases, special weather statements typically highlight upcoming significant weather events (such as substantial temperature changes, dense fog and winter weather events). Short-fused convective statements (which superseded the significant weather advisory product used by most NWS offices in July 2021) are issued for non-severe thunderstorms near or below warning criteria. Particularly dangerous situation special weather statement (SPS) – An enhanced advisory issued for hazards that do not have a specific code of their own, and pose an exceptionally high risk of damage and loss of life. Storm warning (MWS) – Sustained surface winds or frequent gusts of is either predicted within 36 hours or occurring. Expected wind speeds are likely to cause significant navigational impairment and/or damage to commercial and recreational boating within the warned area. The wind speeds must not be directly associated with a tropical cyclone. Storm watch (MWS) – Sustained surface winds or frequent gusts of are forecast to occur, but its occurrence, location and/or