Tropical Storm Conditions
The following are Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness used by planners to prepare and protect the installation and personnel from anticipated destructive weather. Each condition has action sets planners implement to protect personnel and installation assets.
TCC V
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Seasonal destructive weather readiness level, i.e. Atlantic Hurricane Season (1 June - 30 November) is in progress or a specific storm occurring outside of the Atlantic Hurricane Season is forecasted to affect the area within 96 hours.
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TCC IV
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A destructive weather system with sustained winds of 50 knots or greater is forecasted to affect the area within 72 hours.
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TCC III
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A destructive weather system with sustained winds of 50 knots or greater is forecasted to affect the area within 48 hours.
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TCC II
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A destructive weather system with sustained winds of 50 knots or greater is forecasted to affect the area within 24 hours.
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TCC I
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A destructive weather system with sustained winds of 50 knots or greater is forecasted to affect the area within 12 hours.
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TCC IC (Caution)
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A destructive weather system with sustained winds of 50 knots or greater is forecasted to affect the area within 6 hours.
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TCC 1E (Emergency)
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The area is currently experiencing a specific destructive weather system with sustained winds of 50 knots or greater.
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TCC 1R (Recovery)
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The destructive weather system has passed the area, but safety and storm hazards remain. All orders, restrictions and guidance established in previous TCCs remain in effect.
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