HURRICANE

Classification

Find common classifications for tropical cyclones and what they mean. Tropical Storm, Hurricane, Major Hurricane, Post-Tropical, Sub-Tropical, and more!

Hurricane

Terminology

What is Rapid Intensification? Brown Ocean Effect? Do Hurricanes Wobble? What's the deal with Pressure (mb)?

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Hazards / Impacts

Storm Surge, inland fresh water flooding, tornado, power outages...the list goes on. Find out more about the multiple hazards Hurricanes can bring and ways you can prepare / deal with them.

Weather

Watch / Warning

What is a Watch? How about a Warning? Advisory? Emergency? Who issues these anyways??

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Influencers

How does a Cold Front influence a Hurricane? What happens when two Hurricanes meet? How does water temperature change things? Find this and more:

Hurricane

Preparation

Hurricanes are one of the only disasters you can see coming days in advance. Learn ways to prepare before one strikes and even tips to consider before the season even begins.

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Community Resilience

You may not be able to stop Storm Surge...but you don't always have to. Sometimes just buying time, protecting or integrating natural coastal vegetation can have noticeable impacts on protecting lives and property.

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NHC Products

Tips & explanations of some of the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) tropical cyclone products. Text, graphical, probability, planning and other products.