Hurricanes

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a very powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters.

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Who monitors hurricanes?

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The National Weather Service monitors hurricanes and provides information about them.

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What is the range of hurricane categories?

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Hurricane categories range from 1 to 5.

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Which category hurricane is the strongest?

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A category 5 hurricane is the strongest.

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What type of water makes hurricanes stronger?

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Warm water makes hurricanes stronger.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The eye of a hurricane is the calm center of the storm.

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What happens to hurricanes when they move over land?

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Hurricanes lose strength when they move over land.

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What is a storm surge?

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A storm surge is a rise in sea level caused by a hurricane, leading to flooding.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?

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The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to classify hurricanes based on their wind speed.

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What is a tropical storm?

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A tropical storm is a storm with winds between 39 and 73 miles per hour.