Hurricanes

Coriolis Effect

The ________ is needed to create the spin in the hurricane.

Hurricanes

________ rotate in a counter- clockwise direction around an "eye ..

Evaporation

________ from the seawater increases their power.

HURRICANE WARNING

________- Hurricane conditions are expected in your area within 24 hours.

Hurricanes

________ typically form between 5 to 15 degrees latitude north and south of the equator.

Hurricanes that impact the United States form between where?

5 degrees-15 degrees north or south of the equator

TROPICAL STORM WATCH

Tropical Storm conditions with sustained winds from 39 -74 mph are possible in your area within the next 36 hours

TROPICAL STORM WARNING

Tropical Storm conditions are expected in your area within the next 24 hours

HURRICANE WATCH

Hurricane conditions with sustained winds of 74 mph or greater are possible in your area within the next 36 hours

HURRICANE WARNING

Hurricane conditions are expected in your area within 24 hours

What are storm surges?

usually cause the most damage and death

What is a huge storm?

can be up to 600 miles across and have strong winds spiraling inward and upward at speeds of 75 to 200 mph.

What are hurricanes?

they gather heat and energy from contact with warm ocean waters.

What are the necessary conditions for a hurricane to form?

low pressure system

warm ocean water

minimum temperature of 80 0 F.

How long do hurricanes typically last?

over a week, moving 10-20 mph over the open ocean

What increases a hurricanes power?

Evaporation from the seawater

Which way does a hurricane rotate around the eye?

counter-clockwise

What is the calmest part of a hurricane?

center of the storm or the “eye”

What happens when a hurricane touches land?

the heavy rain, strong winds and large waves can damage buildings, trees and cars

What two type of storms are similar to hurricanes?

typhoons and cyclones

What ocean are typhoons likely to form?

Pacific Ocean

What ocean are cyclones likely to form?

Indian Ocean

What are the characteristics of a category 1 hurricane?

74-95 mph

4-5 feet storm surge

minimal damage

What are the characteristics of a category 2 hurricane?

96-110 mph

6-8 feet storm surge

moderate damage

What are the characteristics of a category 3 hurricane?

111-130 mph

9-12 feet storm surge

extensive damage

What are the characteristics of a category 4 hurricane?

131-155 mph

13-18 feet storm surge

extreme damage

What are the characteristics of a category 5 hurricane?

greater than 155 mph

greater than 18 feet storm surge

catastrophic damage