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Hurricanes
What Is A Hurricane?
A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant
speed of 74 miles per hour or more. Hurricane winds blow in a large spiral
around a relative calm center known as the "eye." The "eye"
is generally 20 to 30 miles wide, and the storm may extend outward 400
miles. As a hurricane approaches, the skies will begin to darken and winds
will grow in strength. As a hurricane nears land, it can bring torrential
rains, high winds, and storm surges. A single hurricane can last for more
than 2 weeks over open waters and can run a path across the entire length
of the eastern seaboard. August and September are peak months during the
hurricane season that lasts from June 1 through November 30. (More
Information on Hurricane)
The 2004 National Hurricane Conference was held in Orlando, Florida in April 2004
What
Should I Do?
Hurricane Threats
Inland Flooding
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