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When is a watch issued?
When is a watch issued?
A watch is issued when hurricane conditions are a possibility within 48 hours.
What is the difference between a hurricane warning and a hurricane watch?
What is the difference between a hurricane warning and a hurricane watch?
A warning means that hurricane conditions are expected whereas a watch means that conditions are possible. A watch is issued when hurricane conditions are a possibility within 48 hours, while a warning is issued when a hurricane is is I expected in an area within 36 hours.
When is a warning issued?
When is a warning issued?
A warning is issued when a hurricane is expected in an area within 36 hours.
What is a tropical marine climate?
What is a tropical marine climate?
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What is the dry season in the Caribbean and when does it occur?
What is the dry season in the Caribbean and when does it occur?
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What natural phenomena can occur in the Caribbean during the Atlantic hurricane season?
What natural phenomena can occur in the Caribbean during the Atlantic hurricane season?
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Is the eye of a hurricane a calm area of very low pressure?
Is the eye of a hurricane a calm area of very low pressure?
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Is the eye wall the most dangerous part of a hurricane with the highest wind speeds?
Is the eye wall the most dangerous part of a hurricane with the highest wind speeds?
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Do hurricanes have large spiralling bands of clouds and rain called rain bands?
Do hurricanes have large spiralling bands of clouds and rain called rain bands?
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