A hurricane warning ____.
A)gives the exact location where a hurricane will make landfall
B)is usually issued a week ahead of a hurricane's arrival
C)indicates that a hurricane will strike an area
D)is issued when a hurricane approaches to within 500 miles of the U.S. mainland
E)is issued whenever surface wind speeds exceed 74 mi./hr.

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A hurricane warning is issued to indicate that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected somewhere within the specified area. Unlike a hurricane watch, which suggests that conditions are possible, a warning means that hurricane conditions are expected.

A Hurricane Warning ____