Tropical storm watch issued for North Carolinas Outer Banks
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A watch means the ingredients are there for severe weather. A warning means it is happening. But there are differences based on weather type.
Weather hazard maps have nearly 100 colors including six variations of red, a "bisque," "moccasin," cornflower blue, and Dodger blue. Experts are working to simplify the alerts.
As Hurricane Erin continues its pursuit through the Atlantic, dangerous conditions have been reported up and down the East Coast.
The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued an updated tropical storm watch at 10:41 p.m. on Monday in effect until Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. for Hatteras Island.
An updated fire weather watch was released by the NWS Hanford CA on Monday at 7:50 p.m. valid from Wednesday 9 a.m. until Saturday 9 p.m. for Fort Tejon.
On Monday at 4:50 p.m. the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued a storm surge watch in effect until Tuesday at 2 a.m. for East Carteret.
The NWS Wakefield VA released an updated tropical storm watch at 4:58 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until Wednesday at 1 a.m. for Eastern Currituck.
The Seattle Storm looks to strengthen its grasp on the No. 8 seed in the WNBA playoffs on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena to take on the Chicago Sky.
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