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Hurricane winds
Hurricane winds
A landfalling hurricane's intensity is expressed in terms of categories that relate wind speeds and potential damage.More >>
The intensity of a landfalling hurricane is expressed in terms of categories that relate wind speeds and potential damage.More >>
Rainfall and flooding
Rainfall and flooding
Learn your vulnerability to flooding by determining the elevation of your property.More >>
Learn your vulnerability to flooding by determining the elevation of your property.More >>
Storm surge
Storm surge
The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane is from the storm surge.More >>
The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane is from the storm surge!More >>
Tornadoes and hurricanes
Tornadoes and hurricanes
Hurricanes can also produce tornadoes that add to the storm's destructive power.More >>
Hurricanes can also produce tornadoes that add to the storm's destructive power.More >>

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What is a hurricane?
What is a hurricane?
A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, the generic term for a low pressure system that generally forms in the tropics.More >>
Saffir-Simpson scale
Saffir-Simpson scale
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a 1-5 rating based on the hurricane's present intensity. More >>
How are hurricanes named?
How are hurricanes named?
Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center and now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. More >>
Hurricane: Know the terms
Hurricane: Know the terms
Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a hurricane hazard.More >>
Hurricane preparedness: Emergency supplies
Hurricane preparedness: Emergency supplies
You should stock your home with supplies that may be needed during the emergency periodMore >>

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Early hurricane prompts preparedness warnings
Early hurricane prompts preparedness warnings
Updated: Thursday, July 1 2010 8:25 AM EDT2010-07-01 12:25:44 GMT
Alex is first hurricane of what's expected to be an active hurricane season and it is the first June hurricane from the Atlantic in over a decade.More >>
Katrina victim: Preparation key before, after hurricanes
Katrina victim: Preparation key before, after hurricanes
Updated: Wednesday, June 2 2010 9:16 AM EDT2010-06-02 13:16:05 GMT
Pam Datlof knows devastation. She lived in Gulfport, MI, for years before Hurricane Katrina disrupted her life on the Gulf Coast.More >>
US predicts at least 8 Atlantic hurricanes
US predicts at least 8 Atlantic hurricanes
The upcoming Atlantic hurricane season will have between 14 to 23 tropical storms and up to seven major hurricanes, the U.S. government predicted Thursday.More >>
Protecting your pets through the storm
Protecting your pets through the storm
Animal experts say every household should have a pet friendly evacuation plan.More >>
Watches and warnings
Watches and warnings
Interactive hurricane tracker
Interactive hurricane tracker
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1st. Click here to check out our interactive hurricane tracker.More >>
WIS 10toGO
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Tropical Weather Discussion
Tropical Weather Discussion
Tropical Weather Discussion from the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida.More >>

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SLIDESHOW: New York and New Jersey flooding and damage
SLIDESHOW: New York and New Jersey
While Irene was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, its impact of high winds and flooding was still felt in New York and New Jersey.More >>
While Irene was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, its impact of high winds and flooding was still felt in New York and New Jersey.More >>
SLIDESHOW: Irene pushes through the Lowcountry
SLIDESHOW: Irene pushes through the Lowcountry
See signs of hurricane Irene pushing through the Charleston, SC, area as it makes its way up the Atlantic Coast.More >>
See signs of hurricane Irene pushing through the Charleston, SC, area as it makes its way up the Atlantic Coast.More >>
SLIDESHOW: Irene churns off of the Cape Fear Coast
SLIDESHOW: Irene churns off of the Cape Fear Coast
See signs of hurricane Irene swiping the Wilmington, NC, area as it makes its way up the Atlantic Coast.More >>
See signs of hurricane Irene swiping the Wilmington, NC, area as it makes its way up the Atlantic Coast.More >>
SLIDESHOW: Irene swipes Myrtle Beach
SLIDESHOW: Irene swipes Myrtle Beach
See signs of hurricane Irene pushing through the Myrtle Beach area as it makes its way up the Atlantic Coast.More >>
See signs of hurricane Irene pushing through the Myrtle Beach area as it makes its way up the Atlantic Coast.More >>

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