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I.1.J Terms to Know _by trltemafidnal agreement,sropicat rydr ne Is.trte Flash Flood watch means a flash flood is possible In the Srt}It craft rauflon$ry statement-where a trapJCaJ_ general term far all cyclonic dFCUiatlan originating aver area;stay alert. cyclone threatens a coastal area,small era irons tropical waters,classified ty form and rntensity as Flash Flood Warning means a flash flood Is Imminent are advised to rernaln in port or not to ve the fpllows� open sea. Tropi"I distorhartDe: A rea of thunderstorms occurring;take Immediate action. P g Tornadoes.spawned by hurricanes sorttetimes produce Gale Warnings are issued when.Inds Iles _In the tropics that.mairitalns_lts.identity for 24 hours or severe damage and causailties_ if a tornado is reported and hour(34-47 knots)are expected. - more_ A cnmmon phenomenon in the tropics, In your area a warning will tie issued. Storm warnings are Issued when winds of 55-73 miles Tropical depression; POta7y CIrCUWCIbn;'SUStafnlf0 wind and hour{48-63 knots}are expected. _.speed 38 miles per._Our_C4 3.knoll}or less_ A Hurricane watch is Issued when there Is a threat of Tropical storm: Distinct mtary dreula-tion,sustained hurricane conditions within 36 hours.Preliminary wind speed range of 39.73 miles per hour(39-63 knots}. Frecau[ions sfmuld be taken, Hurricane: Pronounced rotor,clrcrlatron,sustainad A Hurrkane Warning Is Issued when sustained winds y of 74 mph or more are expected in a specified area in 24 wind speed of 74 miles per hour(64 knots)or more, hours or less. A hurricane warning can remain In effect Iifrtfl.,:y.y A when dangerously high water or high waves continue,. even though winds may be less than 74 mph. - -� Actions for'protectlon of lives and property should begin: h'xFt3r Il . Immediately when the warning Is Issued. J4irhau'O []'anti Moh=AaI ,Ori 9rmrll; AAA" I4 HAWAII— i HaWaO � - - - -- - - - -- I w