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9.4 - Hurricanes: The Warning

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Why are hurricane warnings issued when a hurricane approaches an island?

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The statement “Warnings indicate risk, not certainty” means that warnings

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A hurricane WATCH most correctly tells the public to

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Which source is BEST for reliable hurricane warning information in the Caribbean?

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Which item is MOST likely to appear in an official hurricane warning bulletin?

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Lead time in a hurricane warning refers to

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A hurricane WARNING (not a watch) most appropriately tells people to

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At 10:00, the Met Service issues a hurricane watch for Tobago. Which action is BEST for a family living in a river valley?

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A warning is issued for coastal flooding in Barbados. Which household is MOST at immediate risk?

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A forecast track shifts 80 km east since the last update. Why can this small change matter for warnings?

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A bulletin states: “Hurricane conditions are expected within 12 hours.” This is most consistent with a

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Which pair of details would BEST help a student judge their personal risk from an approaching hurricane?

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A student says, “The centre will pass offshore, so we are safe.” Which is the BEST response?

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A rumour claims “the warning was cancelled” but the official Met Service site still shows a warning. What is the BEST action?

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Two communities in Jamaica receive the same warning for heavy rain and flooding. Community X has blocked drains and many paved surfaces; Community Y has good drainage and more vegetation. Which outcome is MOST likely?

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A hurricane warning covers an island from 18:00 to 06:00. A family plans to drive across a low coastal road at 23:00 to ‘beat the storm’. What is the BEST evaluation?

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Which statement BEST explains why an island may still issue a warning even when the forecast track shows the centre missing the island?

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A warning bulletin lists: strong winds, storm surge and rainfall totals of 150–250 mm. Which TWO hazards should low-lying coastal residents prioritise in their response plan?

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A student thinks “risk” in warnings means ‘something will definitely happen’. Which explanation is MOST accurate?

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A community receives a warning for strong winds. Which pair of actions shows the BEST use of lead time?

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Which option shows the most logical reason why clear warning wording matters for public safety?

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Why are hurricane warnings issued when a hurricane approaches an island?

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