When tropical storm or hurricane conditions are expected within 48 hours, the center issues watches and warnings via the news media and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio.
當預計48小時內出現熱帶風暴或颶風狀況時，該中心將通過新聞媒體和國家海洋和大氣管理局（NOAA）氣象廣播發布监测和警報。