Hurricanes

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and has strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

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74 MPH.

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True or False: People living near the coast are the safest during a hurricane.

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FALSE.

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True or False: The rain and flooding from a hurricane can be more damaging than the wind.

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TRUE.

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What is one useful item to have for hurricane preparedness?

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A pack of batteries.

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True or False: A tornado is stronger than a hurricane.

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TRUE.

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What should you do if a hurricane warning is issued?

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Follow evacuation orders and prepare your home.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The eye is the calm center of the hurricane, surrounded by the storm's strongest winds.

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What are storm surges?

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Storm surges are rising sea levels caused by the hurricane's winds pushing water toward the shore.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?

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A scale that categorizes hurricanes based on their wind speed and potential damage.