What are Hurricanes?
Hurricanes are violent tropical storms with sustained winds of at least 74 mph. They form over warm ocean waters – usually starting as storms in the Caribbean or off the west coast of Africa. As they move westward, they are …
Hurricane Warnings
- Tropical Storm Watch - issued when tropical storm conditions may threaten a specific coastal area within 36 hours, and when the storm is not predicted to intensify to
Hurricane Terms
- Tropical Depression - an organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 38 mph (33 knots) or less.
- Tropical Storm - an
Hurricane Scale
- Category I - 74-95 mph winds with 4-5 ft. storm surge and minimal damage
- Category II - 96-110 mph winds with 6-8 ft. storm surge and moderate damage
- Category III
What to do when warnings are issued
What to do when a Hurricane Watch is issued: • Monitor radio and TV broadcasts for information regarding the storm's progress. • Fuel-up the family or rental car. • Refill prescriptions
Top 10 Most Vulnerable Areas to Hurricanes
According to Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Director of the International Hurricane Research Center, the top 10 most vulnerable areas to hurricanes are:
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What is the Difference Between a Hurricane and a Typhoon?
According to the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, a “hurricane” and a “typhoon” are simply different names for a “tropical cyclone.” As a general rule, these cyclones are
