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A hurricane prediction lightning warning is a type of weather alert issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when there is a high risk of lightning strikes associated with a hurricane. These warnings are typically issued when a hurricane is within 200 miles of a populated area and there is a strong likelihood of thunderstorms […]

A hurricane prediction thunderstorm warning is a type of severe weather warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when conditions are favorable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds. These warnings are typically issued for areas that are within 50 miles of a thunderstorm that is producing or […]

A hurricane prediction flood watch is issued when there is a potential for flooding associated with a hurricane. This watch means that flooding is possible, but not yet imminent. It is important to take precautions to prepare for flooding, such as moving valuables to higher ground and having an evacuation plan in place. Flood watches […]

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 […]