The Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1st 

HAZARDOUS WIND MESSAGE 1
HURRICANE NETWORK NEW YORK NY 
ISSUED BY THN CENTRAL PACIFIC CENTER HILO HI
615 PM EDT FRI APR 10 2020

...EXTENSIVE DAMAGING WIND EVENT FORECAST FOR EASTER SUNDAY...

UPDATES
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Hazardous Wind Watch 1 for convective wind gusts is in effect from 
900 AM CDT Sunday through 400 PM CDT Sunday. 

WARNINGS/ADVISORIES/WATCHES
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Hazardous Wind Watch 1 is in effect for: 

* South/Central Louisiana
* Extreme Eastern Texas 

SUMMARY AND IMPACTS
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* SUMMARY: A complex atmospheric setup is expected to create a 
  severe weather outlook on Sunday. The setup is forecast to produce 
  an extensive widespread wind event with also long-tracked and 
  strong tornadoes.

* WINDS: For the watch area, severe storms could produce gusts as 
  high as 80 mph.

* OTHER IMPACTS: There is a moderate risk for strong and long-lived 
  tornadoes for portions of the watch area. Users should be reminded 
  to practice tornado safety by having a safe area ready in the 
  event sheltering is needed and ensure there is a way to receive 
  tornado warnings without power. 

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS 
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* Prepare for power outages now. Stock up on necessary supplies to 
  last for several days without power. A list of supplies can be 
  found on ready.gov or redcross.org

* Be ready to seek shelter immediately if a tornado warning is 
  issued for your area. Make sure you also have ways to get tornado 
  warnings if you do not have power such as a battery operated radio 
  or mobile phone. 

* Refer to the Storm Prediction Center (spc.noaa.gov) and the 
  National Weather Service (weather.gov) for watches and warnings 
  during this outbreak. 

Forecaster Apolo/Latteri

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