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NOAA outlook for the 2007 Atlantic Hurricane season, |
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INFORMATION |
2006 HURRICANE NAMES |
WHAT DOES IT MEAN |
| Atlantic Storms | STORM SURGE | |
| HIGH WINDS | ||
| TORNADOS | ||
| INLAND FLOODING | ||
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| Tropical Depression | Tropical Storm | Hurricane |
| An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds* of 38 mph (33 kt**) or less | An organized system of strong thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 39-73 mph (34-63 kt) | An intense tropical weather system of strong thunderstorms with a well-defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 74 mph (64 kt) or higher |
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HURRICANE WATCH
issued for your part of the coast indicates the possibility that you could
experience hurricane conditions within 36 hours. This watch should trigger your family's disaster plan, and protective measures should be initiated, especially those actions that require extra time such as securing a boat, leaving a barrier island, etc. |
RELATED LINKS |
A HURRICANE WARNING
issued for your part of the coast indicates that
sustained winds of at least 74 mph are expected within 24 hours or less. Once this warning has been issued, your family should be in the process of completing protective actions and deciding the safest location to be during the storm. |
| FLORIDA DISATER.ORG | ||
| NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER | ||
| FEMA | ||
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Disaster Aid Hotlines Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) Call 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) |
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RED
CROSS 1-800-RED-CROSS 1-800-733-2767 |
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