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Is the northeast or northwest portion of a hurricane most severe?
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∙ 11y ago
It depends on what direction the hurricane is traveling. The most severe part of a hurricane is usually the front right quadrant. So that would be the northwest portion if the hurricane is moving west and the northeast portion if it is moving north.
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What was the name of the hurricane that caused severe flooding in the northeast US during the past month?
Oh, i know the answer to this one. its called hurricane irene. hope this helped.
Which is more severe a blizzard or a hurricane?
A hurricane is more severe. Winds in a hurricane range from 74 to about 190 mph. Winds in a blizzard start at 35 mph and rarely reach hurricane force.
Is a category 5 hurricane the least severe hurricane on the scale developed by National Weather Service?
No. A category 5 is the most severe.
What was the most severe hurricane in the US?
The strongest hurricane in U.S. history was Hurricane Camille in 1969. The costliest was Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Is a tornado or a hurricane more severe over a wide area?
A hurricane affects a much wider area while a tornado can cause more severe damage in a small area.
What was the name of the hurricane that caused severe flooding in the northeast US during the past month?
Oh, i know the answer to this one. its called hurricane irene. hope this helped.
Which is more severe a blizzard or a hurricane?
A hurricane is more severe. Winds in a hurricane range from 74 to about 190 mph. Winds in a blizzard start at 35 mph and rarely reach hurricane force.
A Category 5 hurricane is the least severe hurricane on the scale developed by the National Weather Service.?
No. A category 5 is the most severe.
Is a category 5 hurricane the least severe hurricane on the scale developed by National Weather Service?
No. A category 5 is the most severe.
What was the most severe hurricane in the US?
The strongest hurricane in U.S. history was Hurricane Camille in 1969. The costliest was Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
What category number is the most serve hurricane?
Category 5 is the most severe hurricane.
What is the last severe hurricane to hit Hawaii?
Irene
The least severe hurricane on the scale developed by the National Weather Service is a Category 5 hurricane?
false
Is a tornado or a hurricane more severe over a wide area?
A hurricane affects a much wider area while a tornado can cause more severe damage in a small area.
What is the most severe storm?
A hurricane They produce STRONG winds, tornadoes, severe thunder storms, ect.
What is the most severe level of hurricane?
The strongest level of a hurricane is category 5 with winds of at least 156 mph.
Do hurricanes have namees over the Alantic?
YES.................................................................................."hurricane" (the North Atlantic Ocean, the Northeast Pacific Ocean east of the dateline, or the South Pacific Ocean east of 160E)"typhoon" (the Northwest Pacific Ocean west of the dateline)"severe tropical cyclone" or "Category 3 cyclone" and above (the Southwest Pacific Ocean west of 160°E or Southeast Indian Ocean east of 90°E)"very severe cyclonic storm" (the North Indian Ocean)"tropical cyclone" (the Southwest Indian Ocean)
