Hurricane Preparation
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Page 44 WEATHER TERMS Here are some of the terms most commonly used by the National Weather Service when referring to hurricanes. • Tropical disturbance: A moving area of thunderstorms in the tropics with a poorly organized rotary circulation. • Tropical depression: An area of low pressure, organized rotary circulation of clouds and winds to 38 mph. • Tropical storm: Well organized counterclockwise circulation of clouds and winds 39-73 mph. The storm is assigned a name. • Tropical storm watch: The possibility of winds between 39-73 mph a ecting the area within 48 hours. • Tropical storm warning: The likelihood of winds between 39-73 mph a ecting the area within 24 hours. • Hurricane: When a tropical storm reaches winds of 74 mph or more it is classifi ed a hurricane. • Hurricane watch: A hurricane may threaten your area within 48 hours. • Hurricane warning: A hurricane is expected to strike your area within 24 hours or less. • Tornado watch: Tornadoes and severe thunderstorm are possible in your area. • Tornado warning: Tornado sighted in your area, take shelter. • Storm surge: The strong winds associated with hurricanes and tropical storms cause the sea level to rise above normal tidal heights, with giant wind-driven waves and strong unpredictable currents sometimes covering 50 miles. • Advisory: A method for disseminating hurricane and storm data to the public every six hours. Small craft warnings are released as necessary. • Special advisory: Warning given anytime there is a signifi cant change in weather conditions or change in warnings. • Intermediate advisory: A method for updating regular advisory information every two or three hours as necessary. • Coastal ood warning: A warning issued by the National Weather Service that signifi cant wind-forced fl ooding is to be expected along low-lying coastal areas if weather patterns develop as forecast. • Coastal ood watch: An alert issued by the National Weather Service that signifi cant wind-forced fl ooding is possible along low-lying coastal areas if weather patterns develop as forecast. • Flash ood watch/ ash ood warning/ ood warning: Warnings issued by the National Weather Service that indicate the expected severity of fl ooding (minor, moderate or major), as well as where and when the fl ooding will begin. • Eye wall/wall cloud: An organized band of clouds immediately surrounding the center of a tropical cyclone. Eye wall and wall cloud are used interchangeably. Find the hurricane supplies adno=3844940-1 Proud To Be A Silver Member of The Punta Gorda Chamber Of Commerce Keller Williams Peace River Partners Each Offi ce is Independently Owned And Operated Lori Ann Mertens, REALTOR ® with her team at United Home Group, is a professional, full-time, year-round expert in Southwest Florida since 2002 who can provide you with all resources and information you need to buy, sell or invest in real estate in Southwest Florida. So whether you are buying, selling or investing she will have a plan for you. Lori Ann Mertens, REALTOR ® 1675 West Marion Ave, Suite 112 Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Email: ParadiseDreams@live.com 941-457-7072 calling or texting is Best Call for your Complimentary Market Analysis for you home in this market or your Complimentary Buyers Consultation.