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A “hurricane warning flood watch” is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when there is a potential for life-threatening flash flooding from a hurricane. It is different from a hurricane warning, which is issued when hurricane-force winds are expected within 36 hours. A flood watch means that conditions are favorable for flooding, but it […]

A hurricane tracking storm surge watch is issued by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) when there is a potential for life-threatening inundation from rising water due to a hurricane. This watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated onset of flooding. A storm surge is a dome of water that is pushed towards the […]

A hurricane tracking flood watch is a meteorological alert issued when there is a risk of flooding associated with a hurricane. This alert is typically issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) and is based on the forecast track of the hurricane, as well as the expected rainfall amounts. A hurricane tracking flood watch means […]

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 […]

A hurricane warning storm surge watch means that there is a possibility of life-threatening flooding from a hurricane within the specified area, generally within 48 hours. Storm surge is a wall of water that sweeps across the shoreline, sometimes reaching heights of over 20 feet. It can cause severe damage to property and infrastructure, and […]

Coastal communities often face the threat of storm surges during hurricanes, which are walls of water than can cause catastrophic damage when they come ashore. To help mitigate this risk, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) issues hurricane prediction storm surge watches when there is a potential for storm surge flooding in coastal areas. A storm […]

A hurricane tracker and earthquake watch are systems designed to monitor and provide information about hurricanes and earthquakes, respectively. A hurricane tracker is a tool that provides real-time data on the location, intensity, and movement of hurricanes. It helps meteorologists and emergency managers track the storm’s path and predict its potential impact on land. An […]