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A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions are possible. A hurricane warning means a hurricane is likely to happen. Listen to instructions from local officials and make a plan to leave home if you need to.
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Listen for hurricane alerts.
A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions are possible. A hurricane warning means a hurricane is likely to happen. Listen to instructions from local officials and make a plan to leave home if you need to.
For more hurricane safety tips, visit: www.cdc.gov/disasters.
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