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HWN Alert/Activation Level Status Sequence
- HWN Alert Level 1:
- Normal Status – There are no Tropical Cyclones (Potential Tropical Cyclone, Tropical Depression, Tropical Storm, or Hurricane) that threaten Atlantic Basin landmasses.
- HWN Alert Level 2:
- Monitoring Mode – A Tropical Cyclone (Potential Tropical Cyclone, Tropical Depression, Tropical Storm, or Hurricane) has formed or been named and is forecast to threaten land within the HWN area of interest (Caribbean, Central America, along with the Atlantic seaboard of the U.S., and throughout the Gulf of Mexico coastal areas). You are encouraged
to closely monitor our website, www.hwn.org, for announcements of possible net activation plans.
- HWN Alert Level 3:
- Standby Mode – A Tropical Cyclone has either become or is forecast to become a Hurricane and threaten land within the HWN area of interest within the next 24 to 48 hours. You are encouraged to closely monitor our website, www.hwn.org, for announcements for imminent activation plans.
- HWN Alert Level 4:
- Activated Mode – A Hurricane is currently affecting land within the HWN area of interest. HWN
will be operating on 14.325.00 MHz during the day, 7.268 MHz at night, and both at the same time as required.
- HWN Alert Level 5:
- Catastrophic Response Mode – A Major Hurricane (as defined by NHC) is threatening or currently affecting land within the HWN area of interest. HWN
will be operating on 14.325.00 MHz during the day, 7.268 MHz at night, and both at the same time as required.
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