What Is Hurricane Watch?
Hurricane conditions are possible in the area, usually within 48 hours. Finish preparations. In technical terms: An NHC product indicating that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 64 kt or more) are possible within the specified area, issued 48 hours before the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds.
Hurricane Watch In Plain English
Hurricane conditions are possible in the area, usually within 48 hours. Finish preparations.
The Technical Definition
An NHC product indicating that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 64 kt or more) are possible within the specified area, issued 48 hours before the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds.
