Hurricane warnings are issued with the intention of balancing the economic costs of preparation against the likelihood of the hurricane impacting the projected area. This approach helps to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently, avoiding unnecessary expenditure in cases where the hurricane might change course, while still ensuring that adequate preparations are made for potential impact.

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Hurricane Warnings

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Hurricane warnings

A) are given if a hurricane is expected to make landfall in more than 24 hours.
B) are given only for hurricanes exhibiting regular behavior.
C) are less accurate now than they were 20 years ago.
D) are issued with an eye toward balancing the economic costs of preparing for a hurricane versus the probability the hurricane will actually hit the projected target area.

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