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WPTV First Alert Meteorologist Steve Weagle's 2020 Hurricane Presentation

WPTV First Alert Meteorologist Steve Weagle offers an informative view of hurricane seasons past and what you may expect this year.

By: Steve Weagle

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Hurricane season is here. It's time to prepare!

Please take a look and feel free to share WPTV First Alert Meteorologist Steve Weagle's 2020 Hurricane presentation.

It's an informative view of hurricane seasons past and what you may expect this year.

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TROPICAL STORM WATCH: An announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours.

TROPICAL STORM WARNING: An announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are expected within the specified coastal area within 36 hours.

HURRICANE WATCH: An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are possible somewhere within the specified coastal area. A hurricane watch is issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds.

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