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What To Listen For • HURRICANE/TROPICAL STORM WATCH: Hurricane/tropical storm conditions are possible in the specified area of the Watch,usually within 48 hours.During a Watch,prepare your home and review your plan for evacuation in case a Hurricane/Tropical Storm Warning is issued. • HURRICANE/TROPICAL STORM WARNING: Hurricane/tropical storm conditions are expected in the specified area of the Warning,usually within 36 hours.Complete storm preparations and leave the threatened area if directed by local officials. • SHORT TERM WATCHES AND WARNINGS: These warnings provide detailed information on specific hurricane threats,such as floods and tornadoes. • FLASH FLOOD WATCH: This product informs the public and cooperating agencies of possible flooding.If you are in a Watch area,check flood action plans,keep informed and be ready to act if a warning is issued or you see flooding. • FLASH FLOOD WARNING: A flood/flash flood Warning is issued for specific communities,streams or areas where flooding is imminent or in progress. Persons in the warning area should take precautions IMMEDIATELY! National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center Products PUBLIC ADVISORIES offer critical hurricane watch,warning and forecast information. FORECASTS/ADVISORIES provide detailed hurricane track and wind field information. PROBABILITIES OF HURRICANE/TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS offer locally specific chances of experiencing tropical storm,strong tropical storm,and hurricane force winds out to five days to better know if one will be impacted and when these conditions may occur. Local NWS Office Products HURRICANE LOCAL STATEMENTS give greater detail on how the storm will impact your area. All of the above information must be used to make an informed decision on your risk and what actions should be taken. Remember to listen to your local official's recommendations and to NOAA Weather Radio for the latest hurricane information. 18