Hurricane Lingo Infographic

Know the Lingo Before The Wind Blows

 

Tropical Storm Watch:  39 to 73 MPH Winds (Possible within 48 Hours)

Tropical Storm Warning:  39 to 73 MPH Winds (Expected within 36 Hours)

Hurricane Watch: (Hurricane Conditions Possible)

Hurricane Warning: (Hurricane Conditions Expected)

 

Type:

 

Tropical Depression - Up to 38 MPH Winds

Tropical Storm -  39  to 73 MPH Winds

Category 1 - 74 to 95 MPH Winds

Category 2 - 95 to 110 MPH Winds

Category 3 - 111 to 129 MPH Winds

Category 4 - 130 to 156 MPH Winds

Category 5 - 157+ MPH Winds

 

Hurricane Season:

June 1st - November 30th

 

 

 

Page last updated: June 18, 2024

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