There are several terms associated with hurricanes that you should be familiar with.
Advisory is hurricane and storm information disseminated to the public every six hours.
Intermediate advisory is information updated every 2 to 3 hours, or as necessary. Special advisory is information disseminated with any significant change in storm-related weather conditions or warnings. Gale warning is an advisory of 39 to 45 miles per hour sustained winds and strong wave action. Storm warning is an advisory that sustained winds of 55 to 73 miles per hour are expected. Hurricane watch is an indication that a hurricane may threaten a specific area but is not imminent.