Hurricanes are large tropical storms with heavy 
wind. Wind speeds in a hurricane can be 74 mph or greater. Hurricanes begin as tropical storms, but gain strength through warm water. A hurricane can cause flooding, tornadoes, and storm surges, which can be deadly. Each storm has a diameter from 25 to 600 miles wide. The storm lasts a week on average. Hurricanes are named from a list chosen by the World Meteorolgical Organization.
wind. Wind speeds in a hurricane can be 74 mph or greater. Hurricanes begin as tropical storms, but gain strength through warm water. A hurricane can cause flooding, tornadoes, and storm surges, which can be deadly. Each storm has a diameter from 25 to 600 miles wide. The storm lasts a week on average. Hurricanes are named from a list chosen by the World Meteorolgical Organization.Hurricane Safety:
- Listen to radio
- Check disaster supplies (replace/restock)
- Close windows, doors, hurricane shutters
- Fill cars with gas
- Create evacuation plan
- Have water & non-perishable food
- Have flashlight, radio, first-ad kits, medications, extra cash, & maps of the area
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