- High Wind Advisory
- High Wind Warning
- Hurricane (Watch/Warning/Statement)
- Tropical Storm (Watch/Warning)
Criteria for High Wind Warning
A High Wind Warning is sustained surface winds exceeding 40 mph (≥35 kts) for at least 1 hour; or any gusts exceeding 58 mph (≥50 kts) , predicted or occurring for an unspecified period of time.
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