• Tropical Storm Watch – issued when tropical storm conditions may threaten a specific coastal area within 36 hours, and when the storm is not predicted to intensify to hurricane strength.
  • Tropical Storm Warning – winds in the range of 39 to 73 mph can be expected to affect specific areas of a coastline within the next 24 hours.
  • Hurricane Watch – a hurricane or hurricane conditions may threaten a specific coastal area within 36 hours.
  • Hurricane Warning – a warning that sustained winds of 74 mph or higher associated with a hurricane are expected in a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less.