• The Zone field displays the Name of the currently selected zone. This control zone and all of its children that aren't already in storm mode will be placed into storm mode as a part of this storm. This field is not editable.

• The Storm Name field allows you to enter the name of the storm. This value is used in conjunction with the current date as the unique identifier of the storm. If this field is not populated when you click the OK button, and error appears. Click OK to close the message and correct the error.

• Special Condition is a drop-down list of storm types that indicate a predefined condition existing with the storm. This condition may also dictate a different set of historical average values be used in the estimate calculations made by the system.

• Storm Level is a drop-down list of severity levels for the storm. This value is recorded for information and reporting purposes only and has no effect on the estimate calculations.

• Start Date is the date and time at which the storm started. When you deselect the Use Current Time option, the Date/Time field will become editable. Valid dates and times are those prior to (and including) the current time. If your entry is invalid, an error message appears. Click OK to close the message and correct the error.

• The Use Current Time check box is selected by default. This option allows you to leave the Start Date field blank and have the current system time on the server be used as the Start Date of the storm. Deselecting this option enables editing in the Date/Time field.

• The OK button saves the entered storm information and closes the dialog box. Storm Management is now operating in storm mode for the corresponding control zones.

• The Help... button launches online help for the Define Storm dialog box.

• The Cancel button discards the entered storm information and closes the dialog box without switching the currently selected control zone into storm mode.