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Oct
28

Hurricane Terminology and Hurricane Dangers- Prepare to Learn, and Learn to Prepare

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An important part of preparedness is understanding what we are up against.  To prepare for hurricanes, we should familiarize ourselves with the terminology used in describing tropical cyclones and become aware of storms’ potential effects.
Here are some common terms for various types of storms:

A tropical depression is defined as an organized system of clouds and […]

Jul
15

What’s In a Name: How and Why Hurricanes Are Named

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A tropical cyclone is given a name once its winds reach tropical storm strength (39 mph), and then keeps the same name if it reaches hurricane strength. Although we commonly refer to tropical cyclones on a first name basis, many of us don’t know how or why the cyclones are named… 
Storms have been named for […]

Jul
09

Hurricane Watch Vs. Hurricane Warning: What Is the Difference?

posted by Heidi VanderVelde in storms explained, Hurricane Preparedness 0 comments

Understanding the terms “hurricane watch” and “hurricane warning” can help you know how to prepare….
We have all heard the words “watch” and “warning” associated with hurricanes. The trouble is, there’s a lot of confusion over the difference between the two. We’re sure many people are wanting to know some important answers to some important questions, […]