Storm Warnings:

Blizzard Warning - snow and strong winds combined will produce blinding snow, near zero visibility, deep drifts and strong winds -- seek shelter immediately.

Coastal Flood Watch - the possibility exists for the flooding along coastal areas within 12 - 36 hours

Coastal Flood Warning - land areas along the coast are expected to be flooded

Flash Flood or Flood Watch - be prepared to evacuate with little notice.

Flash Flood Warning - A flash flood is imminent act quickly!

Flood Warning - Flooding has been reported or imminent- take precautions.

Frost/Freeze Warning - below freezing temperatures are expected and may cause damage to plants, crops or fruit trees.

Hurricane - a tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour (classes of hurricanes). Also referred to as Typhoons and Cyclones.

Hurricane Watch - hurricane conditions are possible in your area within 36 hours

Hurricane Warning - hurricane conditions are expected in your area in 24 hours or less

Storm Suge - a large dome of water often 50-100 miles wide that sweeps the coast. The stronger teh urricane and the shallower the water offshore the higher the surge will be.

Storm Tide - if the storm surge arrives at the same time as high tide the water height will be even greater

Tropical Wave - low pressure trough moving westward in the trade winds

Tropical Disturbance - an organized area of showers and thunderstorms that forms in the tropics. Typically accompanied by heavy rains and gusty winds

Tropical Depression - an organized area of tropial low pressure in which sustained winds are 38 miles per hour or less.

Tropical Storm - an organized system of strong thunderstorms with a defined circulation and mximum sustained wind speeds that range from 39-73 miles per hour.

Tropical Storm Warning - tropical storm conditions are expected in the area within 24 hours

Winter Storm Watch - a storm is likely stay alert

Winter Storm Warning - the storm is in or entering the area take action

Winter Weather Advisory - winter weather conditions are expected to cause problems, conditions may be hazardous especially when driving.