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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 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 […]