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A hurricane warning lightning warning is issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when there is a threat of lightning within a hurricane’s circulation. This warning is typically issued when a hurricane is within 250 miles of a given location and when there is a high probability of lightning occurring within the next six hours. […]

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 tracking thunderstorm warning is a meteorological advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) to alert the public of a potential or ongoing severe thunderstorm threat associated with a hurricane. This warning is typically issued when radar or satellite imagery indicates that a thunderstorm is producing, or is likely to produce, large hail, […]

A hurricane tracker thunderstorm warning is a type of severe weather warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when a thunderstorm is producing or is expected to produce large hail or damaging winds. These storms can be very dangerous, and it is important to take precautions when one is issued. Hurricane tracker thunderstorm warnings […]

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 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 warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center when sustained winds of 74 mph or higher are expected within 36 hours. A thunderstorm warning is issued by the National Weather Service when radar indicates the presence of severe weather, such as large hail, damaging winds, or tornadoes. Both warnings are issued to provide […]

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 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 […]