Storm Warning

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Weather

A warning of sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 48 knots (55 mph) to 63 knots (73 mph) inclusive, either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone.

NOAA National Weather Service — National Weather Service Glossary

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Hurricane Weather

A warning of 1-minute sustained surface winds of 48 kt (55 mph or 88 km/hr) or greater, either predicted or occurring, not directly associated with tropical cyclones.

National Hurricane Center — Glossary of National Hurricane Center Terms retrieved 2014-05-26