Hurricanes are large, powerful storms that form over warm ocean waters and bring strong winds and heavy rain. They can be over 600 miles wide with wind speeds ranging from 75 to over 200 mph. For a hurricane to form, certain conditions are needed including warm ocean water, converging winds, humid air that rises, and light winds outside the storm. Hurricanes cause significant damage by producing storm surges that flood coastal areas and raising sea levels. Safety tips during hurricanes include listening to reports and evacuating if warned to do so.
3. Description
Hurricanes are huge storms
They can be 600 miles across
And have winds spiraling inward and outward
Wind speeds at 75 to 200 mph
4. What Does A Hurricanes Need To Form
Warm ocean water
Winds coming together
Winds flow outward
Humid air rising
Light winds outside
the Hurricane steer it
and let it grow.
5. Damage caused by this event
Sea levels rise
Causes storm surges
Causes floods along shore
6. Cool Facts
A Hurricane’s strength is measured by it’s
wind speed. It is given a number 1 to 5 on the
Saffir-Simpson scale. 5 is the strongest, 1 is
the weakest.
7. Safety tips
Listen to radio and TV reports
Obey Hurricane warnings that advise you to
evacuate the area.
