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Yes. Tropical cyclones (the generic term hurricanes, tropical storms, typhoons etc) produce large amounts of rain. This can bring relief to drought-stricken areas. The rain can also clear pollutants out of the air. Tropical cyclones are also one of several systems that bring heat from the tropics to the middle and sometimes higher latitudes. This helps keep the tropics from getting to hot and temperate areas from getting too cold.
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Has the number of hurricanes increased over the last 3 years?
Yes. 2009 was a relatively mild hurricanes season, at least for the Atlantic with 9 tropical storms of which 3 became hurricanes. 2010 was very active with 19 tropical storms of which 12 became hurricanes. 2011 was also active with 19 tropical storms of which 7 became hurricanes. However, a 3 year period of analysis is not enough to draw any conclusions.
What continents have had most hurricanes?
Asia is the continent struck most frequently by tropical cyclones, the generic term for storms such as hurricanes. Such storms are only called hurricanes in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific oceans.
Has the occurrence of tornadoes and hurricanes increased over the last 20 years?
No. While there appears to be a possible increase in the number of tropical storms, neither the number of tornadoes nor the number of hurricanes show any real increase in activity.
Are there any tropical storms in Minnesota?
No. Tropical storms develop over warm ocean water and don't remain tropical storms more than a couple hundred miles inland. Even then, Minnesota gets its fair share of nasty storms, including tornadoes, even if it does not get tropical storms.
Why is cuba a target for hurricanes?
Cuba is located in warm, tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. Such tropical ocean waters are a prime location for hurricane formation, as warm ocean water is the source of power for a hurricane.
Has the number of hurricanes increased over the last 3 years?
Yes. 2009 was a relatively mild hurricanes season, at least for the Atlantic with 9 tropical storms of which 3 became hurricanes. 2010 was very active with 19 tropical storms of which 12 became hurricanes. 2011 was also active with 19 tropical storms of which 7 became hurricanes. However, a 3 year period of analysis is not enough to draw any conclusions.
Are any hurricanes coming to Nashville TN?
No. Nashville is too far inland to get hurricanes. However, some storms have maintained tropical storm status as far inland as Tennessee.
What continents have had most hurricanes?
Asia is the continent struck most frequently by tropical cyclones, the generic term for storms such as hurricanes. Such storms are only called hurricanes in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific oceans.
Has the occurrence of tornadoes and hurricanes increased over the last 20 years?
No. While there appears to be a possible increase in the number of tropical storms, neither the number of tornadoes nor the number of hurricanes show any real increase in activity.
Are hurricane generally smaller than mid-Atlantic cyclones?
No all tropical storms rated as Hurricanes, Cyclones or Typhoons are stronger than any normal cyclonic storm.
Are there any tropical storms in Minnesota?
No. Tropical storms develop over warm ocean water and don't remain tropical storms more than a couple hundred miles inland. Even then, Minnesota gets its fair share of nasty storms, including tornadoes, even if it does not get tropical storms.
What will the first three hurricanes of 2011 be named?
The first 3 tropical storms of 2011 will be Arlene, Bret, and Cindy. However, there is no way of know if all or any of them will reach hurricane strength.
Has there been hurricane tyra?
No. Hurricanes are named in alphabetical order and it is rare to get as far as T. Tyra is not on any list of current or historic names. To date, we have had Hurricanes Terry, Trudy, Tanya, Tina, and Tomas and tropical storms Tara, Tony, and Tammy.
Why is cuba a target for hurricanes?
Cuba is located in warm, tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. Such tropical ocean waters are a prime location for hurricane formation, as warm ocean water is the source of power for a hurricane.
Are there any hurricane storms now?
As of the evening of September 14, 2012 there are no active hurricanes. However, Tropical Storm Nadine is currently close to becoming a hurricane and may do so in a few days.
What is the highest number of active hurricanes in the Atlantic at one time?
4 hurricanes. This has happened twice. There was one occasion when there were 5 tropical cyclones (tropical depression, tropical storm, or hurricane), but no more than 2 were hurricanes at any given time.
What is the difference between a tropical cyclone and a storm?
A cyclone is any type of large scale, rotating low pressure system. These include hurricanes, tropical storms, mid-latitude lows, and polar lows. A tropical storm is, therefore, only one type of cyclone. It is weaker than a hurricane, having wind speeds between 39 and 73 miles per hour. Tropical storms and hurricanes fall into the category of "tropical cyclone."
