Which of the following describes a hurricane warning?

A. It indicates when a hurricane approaches to within 500 km of the mainland.
B. It indicates the location where a hurricane is forecasted to make landfall.
C. It indicates the probability that a hurricane's centre will pass within 100 km of a location.
D. It is issued whenever surface wind speeds exceed 120 km/h.


Answer: B

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