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Reviewed 2026-09-28How to read the hurricane forecast cone
The cone describes uncertainty in the future path of the storm center. It is not a map of every place that may feel impacts.
↗Hurricane watch vs warning
A watch means hurricane conditions are possible. A warning means they are expected. Both call for action before tropical-storm-force winds arrive.
↗Hurricane categories, explained
The Saffir–Simpson scale rates hurricanes by maximum sustained wind only. It cannot tell you the full risk at a particular place.
↗Storm surge vs storm tide
These similar terms describe different water levels. Knowing the difference helps you read coastal flood forecasts.
↗Eastern Pacific hurricane season
The official season runs from May 15 through November 30. Storms can occasionally form outside those dates.