Hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours. Complete all storm preparations and evacuate if directed by local officials.
A hurricane is expected to strike within 24 hours or less, with sustained winds of 74 mph or more and dangerously high water.
Hurricane conditions are expected over the warned area within 24 hours. Preparations should be rushed to completion
A warning that sustained winds of 74 miles (119 kilometers) an hour or higher associated with a hurricane are expected in a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less
A warning that sustained surface winds of 64 knots (74 mph) or higher are expected in specified coastal areas within 24 hours or less. A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water and/or exceptionally high waves continue even though winds may be less than hurricane force.
warning that hurricane force winds are impending
An announcement stating that hurricane conditions are expected in the warning area within 24 hours or less.
A hurricane warning is issued to coastal areas where winds of 118 kilometres per hour or higher are definitely expected to occur. A warning also may include coastal areas where dangerously high water or exceptionally high waves are predicted, even though the winds expected may be less than hurricane force. When the warning is issued, all precautions should be taken immediately. The warnings are seldom issued more than 24 hours in advance. If the hurricane path is unusual or erratic, the warnings may be issued only a few hours before the onset of hurricane conditions.
Hurricane conditions are expected in the specified area of the Warning, usually within 24 hours.
A warning that sustained winds 64 kt (74 mph or 119 km/hr) or higher associated with a hurricane are expected in a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less. A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves continue, even though winds may be less than hurricane force.
issued when the hurricane heads toward land, usually 24 hours before time of impact; intended as an evacuation signal
the next stage of a weather alert after a hurricane watch; it means the storm may hit within 24 hours
An alert added to an advisory when hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours. Hurricane warnings identify coastal areas where winds of at least 74 mph are expected. A warning may also describe coastal areas where dangerously high water or exceptionally high waves are forecast, even though winds may be less than hurricane force.
A hurricane warning means that a hurricane is expected in the warning area within 24 hours or less.
A warning given when it is likely that a hurricane will strike an area within 24 hours.
A warning added to a hurricane advisory that sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher associated with a hurricane are expected in a specified coastal area within 24 hours or less. A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves continue, even though winds may be less than hurricane force. A warning is used to inform the public and marine interests of the storm's location, intensity, and movement. The NHC chooses a distance of approximately 300 miles.
warning of impending sustained surface winds of hurricane force (64 knots/ 73 mph or greater) within 24 hours or less. A hurricane warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves continue even though the winds may be less than hurricane force. For maritime interests, the storm-warning signals are 1) two square red flags with black centers by day and 2) a white lantern between two red lanterns by night. See storm warning.
A formal advisory issued by forecasters at the National Hurricane Center when they have determined that hurricane conditions are expected in a coastal area or group of islands within a 24 hour period. A warning is used to inform the public and marine interests of the storm's location, intensity, and movement.