
Hurricane and Tropical Storm Watches, Warnings, Advisories and …
Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or greater) are possible within your area. Because it may not be safe to prepare for a hurricane once winds reach tropical …
9 Hurricane Warning: Hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or greater) are expected somewhere within the specified area. NHC issues a hurricane warning 36 hours in advance of …
Coastal Warning Display Program - National Weather Service
Hurricane Force Wind Warning: A warning for sustained winds, or frequent gusts, of 64 knots (74 mph) or greater, either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone.
Watch/Warning/Advisory Definitions - National Weather Service
Hurricane Warning. A Hurricane Warning is issued when sustained winds of 64 kt (74 mph) or higher associated with a tropical cyclone are expected in 36 hours or less. These winds may …
National Weather Service
Strong Winds and Heavy Precipitation for the Northwest U.S.; Rain and Storms Along the Gulf Coast and Florida. An atmospheric river event continues for the Pacific Northwest into the …
Hurricanes Hazards - National Weather Service
Stay informed about hurricane safety – explore the comprehensive resources below. They provide easy-to-understand infographics, educational materials, and social media content to help the …
NOAA's National Weather Service - Glossary
Hurricane Warning An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected somewhere within the specified coastal area. Because hurricane …
NWS Alerts
The NWS Alerts site provides watches, warnings, advisories, and similar products. Visit NWS Common Alerting Protocol for CAP v1.2 for updated documentation.. It is recommended to …
Watch Warning Advisory Explained - National Weather Service
A warning is issued when a hazardous weather or hydrologic event is occurring, imminent or likely. A warning means weather conditions pose a threat to life or property. People in the path …
Definitions of Colors on the National Weather Service …
Hurricane Force Wind Warning (MWWBRO) HF.W. Issued when sustained hurricane force (≥64 knot) winds, or frequent hurricane force gusts, within a 12 hour period, are expected within the …