Definition of High Wind Watch

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High Wind Watch

The term 'High Wind Watch' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' This product is issued by the National Weather Service when there is the potential of high wind speeds developing that may pose a hazard or is life threatening. The criteria for this watch varies from state to state. In Michigan, the criteria is the potential for sustained non-convective (not related to thunderstorms) winds greater than or equal to 40 mph and/or gusts greater than or equal to 58 mph. '.

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