2. Warning means conditions have been spotted
For example, a severe thunderstorm warning means a storm
has been spotted
3. Watch means the right conditions exist
For instance, a tornado watch means the conditions for a
tornado exists, but a tornado has not necessarily touched
ground
4. A tsunami is a giant wave caused by an earthquake, landslide
or volcano underwater
A tidal wave is often incorrectly used as a synonym for
tsunami, but a tidal wave is not caused by disturbances
under water
5. A tropical storm has winds ranging from 39 to 73 miles per
hour
A hurricane has winds 74 miles per hour or greater
A hurricane is synonymous with the word typhoon
On land, the term high winds indicate that winds 39 miles per
hour or greater are expected to last for at least an hour
6. A tropical storm has winds ranging from 39 to 73 miles per
hour
A hurricane has winds 74 miles per hour or greater
A hurricane is synonymous with the word typhoon
On land, the term high winds indicate that winds 39 miles per
hour or greater are expected to last for at least an hour
