1. Hurricanes Trinity Lutheran Hurricanes Trinity Lutheran School

2. 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

3. Hurricane Lingo Eye –Calm center of a hurricane Evacuate –Leave your shelter Hurricane Warning –Expected within 24 hours Storm Surge –Massive dome of water

4. 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.

5. Category OneWinds 74-95 mph Category TwoWinds 96-110 mph Category ThreeWinds 111-130 mph Category FourWinds 131-155 mph Category Five Winds greater than 155 mph Hurricane Categories

6. 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