A formal advisory issued by forecasters at the National Hurricane Center when they have determined that a tropical storm or hurricane may threaten a coastal area or group of islands within a 24 to 36 hour period. A watch is used to inform the public and marine interests of the storm's location, intensity, and movement.
an announcement issued when hurricane conditions of sustained winds greater than 74 mph (119 kph/64 kt) present a possible threat within 36 hours.
An alert to warn the public that conditions are favorable for a hurricane or hurricane conditions to develop and close to within a specified area within 36 hours, but its occurrence is still uncertain.
Issued when a hurricane might strike a certain area within 36 hours.
Hurricane conditions (heavy rain, tidal flooding, and winds above 75 mph) are possible within 36 hours. Prepare to take immediate action in case a warning is issued.
Hurricane conditions may spread over the watch area within 24-36 hours. Preparations should be started now.
A warning that hurricane conditions are possible within 36 hours
An announcement for specific locations that a hurricane poses a possible threat generally within 36 hours.
Issued when hurricane conditions are possible or expected in a given area with the next 36 hours.
an announcement for a specific area that hurricane conditions may be imminent and that persons should prepare for hurricane winds
An announcement of specific coastal areas that a hurricane or an incipient hurricane condition poses a possible threat, generally within 36 hours.
An announcement stating that hurricane force conditions are possible within 36 hours in the watch area.
As the hurricane continues to approach the mainland and is considered a threat to coastal and inland regions, meteorologists issue a hurricane watch for the regions in the calculated path. This watch does not mean that a hurricane is definitely going to strike. It means that everyone in the area covered by the alert should watch more carefully for the hurricane and be prepared to act quickly if definite warnings are issued that a hurricane will strike.
Hurricane conditions are expected in the specified area of the Watch, usually within 36 hours. "The first alert when a hurricane poses a possible, but as yet, uncertain threat to the coastal area, or when a tropical storm threatens the watch area and has a 50-50 chance of intensifying into a hurricane." When a watch is issued, everyone in the area should listen for advisories, watch the probabilities issued by the Hurricane Center, and be prepared to act quickly if a hurricane warning is issued.
An announcement for specific coastal areas that hurricane conditions are possible within 36 hours.
issued as a warning sign to people while the hurricane is still at sea; intended to tell people of the hurricane risk and possibility of disaster
the first weather alert advising people that a hurricane is in the general area
Issued for a coastal area when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.
An alert added to a hurricane advisory covering a specified area and duration. A watch means that hurricane conditions are a real possibility; it does not mean they are imminent. When a watch is issued, everyone in the area covered by the watch should listen for further advisories and be prepared to act quickly if hurricane warnings are issued. Glossary: L-Q
A hurricane watch means that a hurricane is possible in a given area within 36 hours.
A hurricane watch indicates that a hurricane poses a threat to an area (often within several days) and residents of the watch area should be prepared.
An announcement added to a hurricane advisory that hurricane conditions pose a possible threat to a specified coastal area within 36 hours. A watch is used to inform the public and marine interests of the storm's location, intensity, and movement.
An announcement for a specific area that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 64 knots/73 mph or higher) pose a threat within 36 hours. Residents are cautioned to take stock of their preparedness needs, but, otherwise, are advised to continue normal activities.
A formal advisory issued by forecasters at the National Hurricane Center when they have determined that hurricane conditions are a potential threat to a coastal area or group of islands within a 24 to 36 hour period. A watch is used to inform the public and marine interests of the storm's location, intensity, and movement.
