Here are 50 of the most popular questions asked about Hurricanes.
Hurricanes are both amazing and can also be terribly destructive without proper precautions, here are some of the most popular questions about hurricanes and links to resources.
When is hurricane season?
The Atlantic hurricane season is officially from June 1st to November 30th.
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/G1.html
What is my chance of having a tropical storm or hurricane strike by each month?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/G12.html
What steps should I take when a hurricane watch/warning is posted?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/K1.html
What is it like to go through a hurricane? What are the early warning signs of an approaching hurricane?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/H5.html
What is a hurricane?
https://youtu.be/p7SQOFs5IHU
https://youtu.be/zP4rgvu4xDE
https://youtu.be/Xtu2_ziBI_w
National Geographic Hurricanes
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/hurricanes/
NOAA what are hurricanes
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/A1.html
Nasa what are hurricanes
https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/what-are-hurricanes-k4.html
FLASH (Federal Alliance for Safe Homes)
http://www.flash.org/peril_hurricanes.php
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_cyclone
Hurricane Definition
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurricane
What are the hurricane categories?
Category 1 74-95 MPH Sustained Winds
Category 2 96-110 MPH Sustained Winds
Category 3 111-129 MPH Sustained Winds (Major)
Category 4 130-156 MPH Sustained Winds (Major)
Category 5 157 MPH or Higher Sustained Winds (Major)
Why hurricane categories make a difference?
https://youtu.be/lqfExHpvLRY
https://youtu.be/ebxeGRZFioQ
Hurricane Winds Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshws.php
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/D1.html
How to prepare for a hurricane?
https://youtu.be/OwSaHc0X2KA
https://youtu.be/lqgGCi98SGk
Red Cross Prepare for a Hurricane
http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane#About
FLASH Prepare for a Hurricane
Should I tape my windows when a hurricane threatens?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/C7.html
More Popular Questions about Hurricanes
How to track a hurricane?
The best way to track a hurricane
National Hurricane Center
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Intellicast
http://www.intellicast.com/Storm/Hurricane/Active.aspx?storm=1&type=track
Tropical Atlantic Headquarters
http://andrew.rsmas.miami.edu/bmcnoldy/tropics/atlantic/
The Weather Channel Hurricane Central
https://weather.com/storms/hurricane-central
Unisys
http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/index.php
Hurricane City
http://www.hurricanecity.com/
7 Best Hurricane Tracker Apps for Smartphones
http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/hurricane-tracker-best-smartphone-apps/2016/07/18/id/739282/
NOAA Radio Frequencies
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/
How to choose hurricane window protection?
https://youtu.be/xXqno7k43HM
What have been the deadliest hurricanes for the use?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E12.html
What have been the costliest tropical cyclones in the United States?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E13.html
What have been the most intense hurricanes to strike the United States?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E14.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_most_intense_tropical_cyclones
Which hurricanes have caused the most deaths and most damage?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E9.html
What is the total United States damage (before and after adjustment for inflation) and death toll for each year since 1900?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E21.html
What are some important dates in the history of hurricanes and hurricane research?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/J6.html
What hurricane has lasted the longest?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E6.html
When did the earliest and latest hurricanes occur?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E16.html
How many hurricanes have there been in each month?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E17.html
Which months are the major hurricanes likely to strike different states?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E20.html
How many direct hits by hurricanes of various categories have affected each state?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E19.html
What is my chance of being struck by a tropical storm or hurricane?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/G11.html
How many hurricanes have there been each year in the Atlantic basin? What years were the greatest and fewest seen?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E11.html
What was the largest number of hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean at the same time?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E18.html
What hurricanes have been at Category Five status the longest?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E8.html
What is the difference between a hurricane, cyclone and a typhoon?
https://youtu.be/2F1RrGwp_go
What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?
https://youtu.be/W0LskBe_QfA
How does a hurricane form?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/A15.html
What is the eye of a hurricane?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/A11.html
What is the moat in a hurricane?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/A12.html
How do hurricanes get their name?
http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/storm-names.html
What are upcoming hurricane names?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/B2.html
How can I nominate a new name for a hurricane?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/B7.html
What is the origin of the word hurricane?
http://www.sharkoil.bm/info_ety.html
What is a storm surge?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/A8.html
What is a post-tropical cyclone?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/A21.html
What does ATCF stand for and how are tropical cyclones numbered?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/A19.html
What is the average speed of a hurricane?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/G16.html
How much does a hurricane weigh?
108 Billion Pounds
https://youtu.be/4Hhz8mn4x3Q
How might global warming change hurricanes intensity, frequency and rainfall?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/G3.html
Does anything good come from a hurricane?
5 Things Hurricanes Can Do That Are Actually Good
https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/hurricane-landfall-benefits-2016
Why do tropical cyclones’ winds rotate counter-clockwise (clockwise) in the Northern (Southern) Hemisphere?http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/D3.html
Which states are most vulnerable to Tropical Cyclone tornado outbreaks?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/L11.html
What percentage of Hurricanes spawn tornadoes?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/L3.html
How long after landfall are Tropical Cyclone tornadoes a threat?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/L5.html
What about Florida?
Florida gets the most hurricane strikes, does Florida also get a lot of Tropical Cyclone tornadoes?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/L12.html
Who are the “Hurricane Hunters” and what are they looking for?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/H2.html
What is it like to fly into a hurricane?
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/H3.html
Is the National Hurricane Center open for tours to the public?
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutvisitor.shtml
Can I get a seat on a hurricane flight?
NOAA FAQ Page http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/tcfaqHED.html
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