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| When is Atlantic Hurricane Season? | June 1 through November 30 |
| When is Pacific Hurricane Season? | May 15 to November 30 |
| Who names hurricanes | World Meteorological Organization |
| What is the difference between a hurricane and a Typhoon? | There is no difference except for where they occur. |
| Tropical Storm Watch | Conditions with sustained winds of 39-74 mph for 36 hours. |
| Tropical Storm Watch | Tropical Storm conditions within the next 24 hours. |
| Coastal Flood Watch | Inundation (flooding) of land areas in next 12-36 hours. |
| Coastal Flood Warning | Land areas are expected to be inundated (flooded). |
| Small craft Advisory | Small Crafts (boats) are warned by the National Weather Service. |
| Hurricane Warning | Hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours. |
| What is a Hurricane? | A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 mph. |
| What is a Tropical Wave? | A low pressure trough (wave) moving westward with trade winds. |
| What is a Tropical Depression? | An area of low pressure with sustained winds of 38mph. |
