Hurricane Guide

HURRICANE SEASON

The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1, and will end on November 30. Here are some important terms :

• Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical storm conditions are possible in the area.

• Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions are possible in the area.

• Watches are issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical storm force winds.

• Tropical Storm Warning: Tropical storm conditions are expected in the area.

• Hurricane Warning: Hurricane conditions are expected in the area.

• Warnings are issued 36 hours in advance of tropical storm force winds.