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There are many different hurricane conditions that people should watch for including high winds. These conditions also include heavy rains, flooding, and flying objects.
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What is the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane alert?
Basically, a hurricane warning tells people from the radio and televisions that there is going to be a hurricane. For example in Hurricane Katrina, it was said from the radio to evacuate or if you didn't evacuate, to store loads of food and water...etc :)
Which is issued when severe weather conditions exist and immediate action should be taken?
If it's an immediate threat it is a "warning" If not it is a "watch"
Does a storm watch mean that severe storms have already formed?
No. A warning means the storm has formed. A watch means conditions are favorable.
What warning systems do they use to warn people about hurricanes?
Yes, the National Hurricane Center or NHC keeps track of hurricanes.
Is a storm watch worse than a storm warning?
No. A watch means conditions are favorable for a storm to occur. A warning means the storm is there/has already formed.
How close is a hurricane in a hurricane watch?
A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions are possible within the next 48 hours.
When the conditions for a tornado or hurricane are in favor of one the US refer this condition as a what?
When conditions are favorable for tornadoes a tornado watch is issued. However the criteria for a hurricane watch are different. A hurricane watch is issued of an existing storm is threatening an area and hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours.
Is a hurricane watch worse than a hurricane warning?
No. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. A hurricane warning means hurricane conditions are expected in the next 36 hours. So a warning indicates a greater danger.
What is the definition of hurricane watch?
A hurricane watch means conditions are favorable for a hurricane to develop, or if it has developed, it may approach your area. This is when you should start planning on precautions to take should it turn into a hurricane warning. A hurricane warning means one has developed and is predicted to hit your area. This is when you should start taking immediate precautions. For information on what precautions to take during a hurricane, see the related link below.
What is the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane alert?
Basically, a hurricane warning tells people from the radio and televisions that there is going to be a hurricane. For example in Hurricane Katrina, it was said from the radio to evacuate or if you didn't evacuate, to store loads of food and water...etc :)
What is the difference between watch and a hurricane warning?
A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected in an area within 36 hours.A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible in the next 48 hours.The term hurricane alert does not show up in the NOAA weather glossary.
What is the difference between a weather watch a weather advisory and a weather warning?
A severe weather watch informs you when the conditions are right for severe weather to happen, while a warning means it is happening or is imminent, and is warning you to take immediate action.
Are hurricane watch areas usually larger than the expected damage swath?
Hurricane watches are issued for areas where hurricane conditions are possible in the next 48 hours. Some areas under a watch may or may not actually suffer significant effects because there is always uncertainty in exactly where the hurricane will go.
What is a hurricane bulletin?
A hurricane bulletin is a public forecast issued by the National Hurricane Center, and is written in plain language. Information is provided on the hurricane's current location and where hurricane watch and warnings apply. Information on the physical conditions such as wind speed, size, central pressure and direction of movement of the hurricane are also provided.
Is Hurricane Earl going to hit Massachusetts?
It certainly will affect Eastern Mass, though there is uncertainty as to whether there will be a direct hit on the cape. The 8am (September 2) official advisory from the National Hurricane Center puts the center of the (weakening) hurricane directly over Nantucket, and a hurricane watch remains in effect from about Weymouth (near Boston) to the Rhode Island border, with a tropical storm watch up to the NH border. These areas should be prepared for hurricane and tropical storm conditions, respectively, late Friday. Inland areas should be prepared for rain and wind, but not damaging wind levels. It is currently forecast to be around a category 2 hurricane at its closest point to land.
If people are asked to evacuate during a hurricane watch they are being asked to?
leave the area temporarily
What is the difference between a tornado and a tornado watch?
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. A tornado watch is a weather advisory that indicates that conditions in a region are favorable for the formation of tornadoes.
