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Louisiane Hurricanes - Louisiana Floods - Texas Hurricanes - Texas Floods - Florida Hurricanes - Florida Floods
What Is A Hurricane?
A hurricane is a tropical cyclone, which generally
forms in the tropics and is accompanied by thunderstorms and a counterclockwise
circulation of winds. Tropical cyclones are classified as follows:
TROPICAL DEPRESSION
An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms
with a defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds* of 38 mph
or less
TROPICAL STORM
An organized system of strong thunderstorms
with a defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 39-73
mph
HURRICANE
An intense tropical weather system of strong
thunderstorms with a well-defined surface circulation and maximum sustained
winds of 74 mph or higher
What Are The Hurricane Hazards?
STORM SURGE - is water that is pushed toward
the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm. This advancing
surge combines with the normal tides to create the hurricane storm tide,
which can increase the mean water level 15 feet or more.
INLAND FLOODING - In the last 30 years, inland
flooding has been responsible for more than half the deaths associated
with tropical cyclones in the United States.
HIGH WINDS - Hurricane-force winds can destroy
poorly constructed buildings and mobile homes. Debris such as signs, roofing
material, and small items left outside become flying missiles in hurricanes.
TORNADOES - Hurricanes can produce tornadoes
that add to the storm's destructive power. Tornadoes are most likely to
occur in the right-front quadrant of the hurricane.
Louisiane Hurricanes - Louisiana Floods - Texas Hurricanes - Texas Floods - Florida Hurricanes - Florida Floods
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