Hurricanes—the Most Powerful & Destructive Cyclones on Earth
Fort Myers Pier
Before Hurricane Ian
After Hurricane Ian
– Thunderstorms Organize Into a Tropical Depression.– A Depression Can Strengthen into a Tropical Storm.– The Right Conditions Cause a Storm to Become a Hurricane.
Tropical Cyclones
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
Hurricane
Wind Speed is Only One Measurement of Hurricane Strength
Tropical Cyclone Wind Speed
Tropical Depression <39 MPH
Tropical Storm 39 - 73 MPH
Hurricane 74 - 110 MPH
Major Hurricane 111 - 190 MPH
Historically, Storm Surge Causes More Fatalities and Damage Than Any Other Hurricane Hazzard.
Storm Surge
#1 Hazard
Hurricane Ian's Storm Surge Exceeded 15 Feet.
Torrential Rain can Overwhelm Rivers, Streams, Lakes, and Water Retention Ponds.
Inland Flooding
#2 Hazard
Tropical Storm Allison Dumped more than 40 inches of Rain on Houston, Texsas
Extreme Wind Danger: A properly prepared home can survive category 5 hurricane wind.
Extreme Wind
#3 Hazard
In 2019, Hurricane Dorian had Sustained Winds of 185 MPH Gusting to 220 MPH
Heavy Surf and Rip Current Occur When the Cyclone is Still 100s of miles from shore.
Rip Currents/Surf
#4 Hazard
Every Year, Swimmers and Beach Visitors Drown in Rip Currents and Rough Surf
As a powerful cyclone, hurricanes can spawn other cyclones. Tornadoes often occur after a hurricane makes landfal.
Tornadoes
#5 Hazard
Hurricanes May Spawn Multiple Torndaoes that Cause Additional Damage
It can take Days or Weeks to Restore Power. For some Hurricane Sandy Survivors, it was months before the utility finished repairs.
Power Outages
Hurricanes often cause extensive damage to the electrical grid.
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