Matthew Cappucci(@MatthewCappucci):We need to get better at how we communicate tropical storm/hurricane hazards. With most products, a watch connotes possibility, and a warning represents likelihood. Having a tropical storm warning up for 10-15 mph winds is confusing, silly and pointless.

Matthew Cappucci

@MatthewCappucci

Atmospheric scientist, storm chaser, adventurer, teacher, author. Senior meteorologist at @MyRadarWX. Usually found frolicking in giant hail. Harvard/MIT 🌪

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Matthew Cappucci@MatthewCappucci

2026.07.21 16:16

We need to get better at how we communicate tropical storm/hurricane hazards. With most products, a watch connotes possibility, and a warning represents likelihood. Having a tropical storm warning up for 10-15 mph winds is confusing, silly and pointless.