HURRICANES

WHAT ARE HURRICANES?

• It is a low pressure system with strong winds
• Winds can blow at 74 mi/h
• Called cyclones or typhoons depending on where they form

HOW DO THEY FORM?

• They need warm water to form
• They begin as a group of thunderstorms
• The water turns the thunderstorm's energy into a storm
• The winds form a spiral around the low pressure center
• It grows bigger and more powerful over the water

WHAT CAN HURRICANES DO?

• Strong winds can cause huge waves
• Winds can throw objects around
• A storm surge can cause huge damage
• Rain can overflow rivers and lakes
• Can last for hours or days

INTERESTING FACTS

• Names are repeated alphabetically
• Deadly hurricane names are never repeated again
• The eye can be very dangerous