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A hurricane forecast hail warning is issued when there is a potential for hail to accompany a hurricane. Hail is a form of precipitation that forms when raindrops freeze inside a cloud and then fall to the ground. Hail can range in size from small, pea-sized pellets to large, golf ball-sized chunks of ice. While […]

A “hurricane forecast lightning warning” is a prediction issued by meteorologists when there is a high likelihood of frequent or intense lightning activity within a forecasted hurricane’s path. These warnings provide critical information to individuals in the affected areas, enabling them to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during the impending storm. Lightning poses […]

A hurricane forecast thunderstorm warning is issued by the National Weather Service when conditions are favorable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce hail or damaging winds. These warnings are typically issued for areas that are within 30 miles of a thunderstorm that is producing hail or damaging winds. Hurricane forecast thunderstorm warnings are […]

A hurricane forecast storm surge watch means that there is a possibility of life-threatening inundation from rising water moving inland from the coastline during the next 48 hours. Anyone in the specified area should be prepared to take action and follow any instructions from local officials. Storm surge is a dangerous and often underestimated hazard […]