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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
600 AM EDT TUE MAY 7 2024

...National Hurricane Preparedness Week is from May 5 to May 11...
...Understand Forecast Information...

National Weather Service forecast products can tell you a lot about
what is expected to happen with a storm, including the storm`s path,
rainfall amounts, winds speeds, and more. There is a lot of
information available days ahead of a storm, and it is important to
understand what it means.

Rely on official forecasts and well-established media partners in
the Weather Enterprise. Be cautious of sensational headlines and
instead look for reliable sources to determine a storm`s potential
impacts. Use the official National Hurricane Center forecast for the
most accurate information and your local National Weather Service
office for specific impacts to the area you live in.

Know your alerts and the difference between a Watch and Warning. In
general, a Watch means impacts are possible; a Warning means impacts
are expected or happening.

Do not focus on a specific storm category, all hurricanes and
tropical storms can bring life-threatening storm surge, inland
flooding, and damaging winds. Also, remember that impacts can be
felt far from the storm`s center. When using the National Hurricane
Center`s cone graphic, remember that it only represents where the
low tracks statistically two thirds of the time. Impacts can fall
well outside the cone.

For a better understanding of hurricane forecast and impacts, visit
the following web site: noaa.gov/understand-forecast-information.

Also, be prepared this hurricane season and visit hurricanes.gov and
ready.gov/hurricanes.

The next statement will focus on get moving when a storm threatens.

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