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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.

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