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A hurricane forecast blizzard warning is issued when there is a potential for a hurricane to bring blizzard conditions to an area. This type of warning is typically issued for coastal areas that are at risk of being hit by a hurricane, and it is important to take precautions if you are in an area […]

A hurricane forecast snowstorm warning is a type of weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when there is a potential for a significant snowfall event to occur in areas that are typically not accustomed to heavy snowfall. These warnings are typically issued when a strong winter storm is expected to bring heavy […]

A hurricane forecast ice storm warning is issued when there is a potential for freezing rain or sleet to occur within the next 12 to 24 hours. This type of warning is typically issued during the winter months when there is a cold air mass in place and a warm front is approaching. Freezing rain […]

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 […]