HURRICANES

MY SEVERE WEATHER IS HURRICANES

• Hurricane season lasts from June1- November 30th but they are more common during the fall months
• It occurs in warm ocean water gaining speed as it goes.
• Hurricanes don't occur in Wisconsin because we are not near a big enough body of water.

EFFECTS OF HURRICANES

• People are effected by hurricanes many lose homes and property due to flooding
• Animals are effected there habitats can be destroyed and they in most cases are forced to move.
• The environment is effected with rising waters causes flooding damaging soils and trees they can knock trees down.

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE PREPARED

• Its important to be prepared to save your life and limit damaged property as much as possible.
• It is important to have at least a 3 day supply of food and water.
• If a hurricane is coming it is crucial to be near a closet or sturdy room without windows.
• Make sure to board up all windows to protect from broken glass.
• Make sure to put valuables in a high area in case of flooding.

FACTS ABOUT HURRICANES

• The eye of the storm is usually the calmest place in the storm.
• A large hurricane can release as much energy as 10 atomic bombs.
• The first flight into a hurricane happened in 1943.
• Hurricanes are the only disater to be given their own names.
• Jupiter has a hurricane that has been going on for 300 years and that hurricane is the size of the earth.