Vocabulary
The calm center of the hurricane with light winds and fair weather. It is usually sunny.
Eye
What temperature water do hurricanes form over?
Warm ocean waters
What was the last hurricane name that hit Florida?
Hurricane Milton
Clouds and thunderstorms that curve around the eye of the storm. The rainbands cause high winds, rain, and tornadoes.
Spiral Rainbands
What is the highest category a hurricane can reach?
Category 5
The first hurricane of the year is given a name that starts with what letter?
Letter A
Surrounding the eye where the most damaging winds and extreme rain occur.
Eyewall
What other type of severe weather can a hurricane produce?
Tornadoes
Which US state experiences the highest amount of hurricanes?
Florida
a strong storm that starts in the ocean and has high winds.
Hurricane
Looking at the structure of a hurricane, which part is the most dangerous?
Eyewall
What are three ways to prep your house when a hurricane is coming?
Blocking windows, moving furniture outside, raising furniture inside.
Any dangerous weather event that causes serious disruption and causes injuries or loss of life.
Severe Weather
Looking at the structure of a hurricane, which part of the hurricane is the least dangerous?
Eye
When is the typical hurricane season?
June-November