What it means: System - A cyclone with forecasted winds of <39 mph Depression - A cyclone with forecasted winds of 39-58 mph Tropical Storm - A cyclone with forecasted winds of 39-74 mph, if it’s 39-58 mph it also has rainfall <2 in in 24h. Hurricane - A Cyclone with winds of 74-110 mph. Major hurricane - A cyclone with winds >110 mph. Watches - Conditions expected over the next 48 hours. Warnings - Conditions expected over the next 24 hours.
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