text: National Hurricane Center ( NHC ) forecasts had correctly predicted the strengthening , however , and hurricane watches and warnings were properly issued nearly 36 and 24 hours , respectively , before hurricane conditions were felt in the area .
simplified: National Hurricane Center ( NHC ) forecasts had correctly predicted the strengthening , however , and hurricane watches and warnings were properly given out nearly 36 and 24 hours , before hurricane conditions were felt in the area .