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Quick Reference Sheet
Tactical Hurricane Operation Plan
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Stages of Development
Hurricane > 64 kts
Tropical Storm 35-64 kts
eTropical Depression < 35 kts (Closed Circulation)
Tropical Disturbance < 35 kts (No Closed Circulation)
Hurricanes
| Category | Winds(kts) | Surge(ft) | Damage |
| 1 | 65-82 | 4-5 | Minimal |
| 2 | 83-95 | 6-8 | Moderate |
| 3 | 96-113 | 9-12 | Extensive |
| 4 | 114-135 | 13-18 | Extreme |
| 5 | > 135 | > 18 | Catastrophic |
Tropical Cyclone Conditions
(Time to onset of destructive winds)
Condition V: 96hrs
Condition IV: 72hrs
Tropical Storm Conditions
(Time to onset of 34-63kt winds)
Condition III: 48hrs
Condition II: 24hrs
Condition I: 12hrs
Hurricane Conditions
(Time to onset of 64+kt winds)
Condition III: 48hrs
Condition II: 24hrs
Condition I: 12hrs
National Hurricane Center Watches and Warnings
Tropical Storm Watch: Conditions expected within 36 hours
Tropical Storm Warning: Conditions expected within 24 hours
Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions expected within 36 hours
Hurricane Warning: Hurricane conditions expected within 24 hours
2006 Prediction (Dr Gray, CSU) (Issued April 2006)
| | Average | Forecast |
| Named Storms | 9.3 | 17 |
| Hurricanes | 5.8 | 9 |
| Cat 3,4,5 | 2.2 | 3 |
2006 Storm Names
| Alberto | Helene | Oscar |
| Beryl | Isaac | Patty |
| Chris | Joyce | Rafael |
| Debby | Kirk | Sandy |
| Ernesto | Leslie | Tony |
| Florence | Michael | Valerie |
| Gordon | Nadine | William |
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