Hurricanes Trinity Lutheran Hurricanes Trinity Lutheran School
What is a Hurricane? A severe tropical storm –Forms in Atlantic Ocean, in Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico How it forms –Moisture in light winds –Heat and energy from water gather –Evaporation from the seawater increases their powers
Hurricane Lingo Eye –Calm center of a hurricane Evacuate –Leave your shelter Hurricane Warning –Expected within 24 hours Storm Surge –Massive dome of water
Duck and Cover! What you can do to stay safe Listen to the radio –During a hurricane or an emergency Disaster meeting place Decide on a meeting place if separated Disaster supply kit –Flashlights, batteries, etc.
Category OneWinds mph Category TwoWinds mph Category ThreeWinds mph Category FourWinds mph Category Five Winds greater than 155 mph Hurricane Categories
Effects of a Hurricane Rotate counterclockwise around the eye Brings heavy rain Strong winds and floods Can damage buildings, trees and cars Produces storm surges