Flags are Flying

• Hoisting one pennant indicates a small craft advisory. The National Weather Service issues small craft advisories when sustained winds approaching 38 mph or 33 knots are anticipated or when an ice hazard is present.
• Hoisting two pennants indicates a gale warning. The National Weather Service issues a gale warning when sustained winds between 39 mph or 34 knots and 55 mph or 48 knots have been reached or are anticipated.
• Hoisting one square flag indicates a storm warning. The National Weather Service issues a storm warning when sustained winds between 55 mph or 48 knots and 74 mph or 65 knots have been reached or are anticipated.
• Hoisting two square flags indicates a hurricane warning. The National Weather Service issues a hurricane warning when sustained winds exceeding 74 mph or 65 knots have been reached or are anticipated.
• While the approach of hurricane season is always a great time to buy a set of Storm Signals, safety experts all agree (and so do we) that now is the best time to get prepared for a potential disaster.