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Fox 4's weather experts answer your hurricane questions

Posted at 11:58 AM, May 31, 2022
and last updated 2023-04-27 13:05:19-04

In the weeks leading up to the start of the 2022 hurricane season, we asked Fox 4 viewers for their pressing questions about life among tropical systems.

We fielded dozens of responses, for questions running the gambit from evacuations to the science behind hurricanes.

Fox 4 certified meteorologists Trent Aric and Katie Walls took some time to answer a few of your questions.


2023 STORM NAMES


ArleneLee
BretMargot
CindyNigel
DonOphelia
EmilyPhilippe
FranklinRina
GertSean
HaroldTammy
IdaliaVince
JoseWhitney
KatiaUnnamed Storm

HURRICANE TERMS


Tropical Storm WATCH
An announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours.

Tropical Storm WARNING
An announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are expected within the specified coastal area within 36 hours.

Hurricane WATCH
An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are possible somewhere within the specified coastal area. A hurricane watch is issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical storm-force winds.

Hurricane WARNING
An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected somewhere within the specified coastal area. A hurricane warning is issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds

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