Shalafi
(Weather Guru)
Mon Jul 11 2005 12:47 PM
Re: Tropical Depression Five Forms In Central Atlantic

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The track puts them on guard. The upgrade puts them into ready mode and issuance of watches, warnings etc.




Playing devils advocate and trying to learn something:
Is the NHC a global group? The name, National Hurricane Center, in my mind tells me it's an American organization. Why would another country care what we do? Wouldn't they have their equivalent to name or not name a storm? Unless my goegraphy is screwy and they are a part of us....