Rick
(Weather Watcher)
Thu Oct 03 2002 02:00 AM
Re: NHC

BillD ..... Yes, I think a watch would have been prudent, but what good is a watch in that time frame when it takes 72 hours to evac?

A Hurricane Watch: is issued for coastal area when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.

After Floyd, they are way more worried about people being trapped in gridlock on the roads. I guess it's the lesser of two evils!



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