A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, the generic term for a low pressure system that generally forms in the tropics. More >>
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a 1-5 rating based on the hurricane's present intensity. More >>
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 >>
Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a hurricane hazard. More >>
You should stock your home with supplies that may be needed during the emergency period More >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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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