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Hurricane Information
Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that need warm tropical oceans, moisture and light winds. When these conditions are met for long enough period, a hurricane can produce violent winds, large waves, heavy rain and devastating floods. Hurricanes rotate in a counterclockwise direction around the eye of the hurricane. A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when winds reach 74 mph. On average there are 7 hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean each year with approximately 5 of those hurricanes hitting the coastline of the United States. When hurricanes hit the coast they bring with them their heavy rain, strong winds, and large waves, also called storm surges, that damage buildings, trees, and cars. Depending on the intensity of the hurricane will determine how much damage the hurricane will cause. Hurricanes are categorized by numbers.
