 See also: Storm, Warning, Hurricane, Water, Surface
Hurricane warning: A warning that sustained winds 64 kt (74 mph or 119 kph) or higher associated with a hurricane are expected in a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less.
Hurricane Warning - a warning that hurricane force winds are impending
Hurricane Watch - an announcement for a specific area that hurricane conditions may be imminent and that persons should prepare for hurricane winds ...
HURRICANE WARNING A formal advisory issued by forecasters at the National Hurricane Center when they have determined that hurricane conditions are expected in a coastal area or group of islands within a 24 hour period.
Hurricane Warning - Hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours. Complete all storm preparations and evacuate if directed by local officials.
Hurricane Warning
An alert added to an advisory when hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours. Hurricane warnings identify coastal areas where winds of at least 74 mph are expected.
Hurricane Warning - A warning issued when sustained winds of 119 kilometers per hour or higher are expected within a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less.
Hurricane Warnings
There are also specific warnings that can be issued when hurricanes or tropical storms threaten Canadian territory.
Inland Hurricane WarningIssued for interior counties that sustained winds of 74 mph or greater associated with a hurricane are expected within 24 hours.
Hurricane WarningAn announcement that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected somewhere within the specified coastal area.
1873 - United States Army Signal Corp, forerunner of the National Weather Service, issues its first hurricane warning. [7]
1890 - Weather Bureau is created as a civilian operation under the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Browse Related Terms: EWW, Extreme Wind Warning, Inland Hurricane Warning, Inland Hurricane Watch, Inland Tropical Storm Warning, Inland Tropical Storm Watch, Major Hurricane ...
When the weathermen decide the storm might reach land within two days, they issue a Hurricane Watch. As the storm moves closer to land, the forecasters send out a Hurricane Warning - a hurricane is expected to strike within 24 hours - get ready for ...
A number of the information products are also available on the Internet, including severe weather warnings, hurricane warnings, flood warnings, air pollution statements, specialized forecasts, seismic activity, iceberg reports, ...
season in the North Atlantic runs officially from June 1 to November 30 when almost 95 per cent of all tropical cyclones occur. About 85 per cent of land falling tropical cyclones in Canada occur from August through October.
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See also: Storm, Warning, Hurricane, Water, Surface
  
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