Earlier in the day forecasters issued a hurricane watch for the southern half of the Florida peninsula.

At the same time, the government of Belize issued a hurricane watch for its coastline.

Late on September 5, the government of Barbados issued a hurricane watch for its territory.

As a result, officials issued a hurricane watch for the northeastern Leeward Islands.

Late on August 17, the government of Jamaica issued a hurricane watch for the island, due to anticipated strengthening.

As such, they issued a hurricane watch for Johnston Island on the afternoon of October 19.

When the hurricane appeared to pose a threat to Bermuda, its government issued a hurricane watch.

Cuban government officials issued a hurricane watch for the southern coastline on August 11, two days before the hurricane struck the island.

The following day the CHC issued a hurricane watch for the eastern and northern coasts.

As Charley approached Jamaica, officials issued tropical storm watches and warnings before issuing a hurricane watch.