The Hurricane Network (THN) specializes in issuing hazardous wind alerts, including watches, warnings, and advisories, for coastal areas across the United States, this coverage also extends to Hawaii, Puerto Rico.
Sustained winds of hurricane-force (75 mph or greater) are possible, or wind gusts could exceed 80 mph. Usually a watch is issued within 72 hours of the onset of winds.
Sustained winds of hurricane-force (75 mph or greater) or wind gusts of 80+ mph are expected within 48 hours.
Wind gusts could reach 75 mph within the next 72 hours.