A hurricane watch is issued when
A) hurricane conditions are possible for a particular coastal region.
B) hurricane conditions are expected for a particular coastal region.
C) hurricane conditions are possible for a particular oceanic region.
D) hurricane conditions are expected for a particular oceanic region.
Answer: A
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