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• Tropical Depression: A tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained wind speed is 38 mph or less.
• Tropical Storm: A tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained wind speed ranges from 39 mph to 73 mph.
• Tropical Storm Watch: An announcement that tropical conditions pose a threat to coastal areas, generally within 36 hours.
• Tropical Storm Warning: A warning that tropical storm conditions are expected within the next 24 hours, with sustained winds ranging from 39-73 mph.
• Hurricane: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or more.
• Hurricane Watch: An announcement that hurricane conditions pose a possible threat, generally within 36 hours.
• Hurricane Warning: A warning that sustained winds of 74 mph or higher and/or dangerously high water associated with a hurricane are expected within the next 24 hours.

References

1. FOX 4 Now