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It was a tropical storm at some points but spent more time as a hurricane.
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How long was Katrina a tropical depression?
Katrina was only a tropical depression for a few hours. Soon after forming, Tropical Depression 12 became Tropical Storm Katrina.
Before Katrina was a hurricane what was it?
A tropical storm.
What number storm of the season was Hurricane Katrina?
Katrina was the 5th hurricane, 11th tropical storm and 12th tropical cyclone of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season.
Why is there a hurricane known as 'hurricane Katrina'?
Hurricanes are named alphabetically in the order that they reach tropical storm status. It restarts every year, Katrina was the name of the Hurricane that hit New Orleans in 2005, it was the 11th tropical storm of that year.
What was the wind speed when Tropical Storm Katrina was formed?
All tropical cyclones are considered tropical storms when wind reach 39 mph
Who gave this name hurricane Katrina?
Hurricane Katrina was named by the National Weather service. It received this name because it was the 11th tropical storm of the season and Katrina was the 11th name on the list.
What was the first sign of Hurricane Katrina?
A tropical storm was spotted off the coast on August 23rd 2005.
Where did Hurricane Katrina originate?
Hurricane Katrina started like many hurricanes as a tropical wave. In this case near the Bahamas. The system fed on the moisture from the warm ocean water and organized into Tropical Depression Twelve. As it continued to strengthen it soon became Tropical Storm Katrina and eventually Hurricane Katrina.
What are the winds that have been disrupting tropical storm formation between Africa and the Caribbean Sea since Katrina called?
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Is Hurricane Hanna worse than Hurricane Katrina?
Not even close. It's still active as a tropical storm.
What person is Hurricane Katrina named after?
Hurricanes are not named after individuals. They are named by a system in which names proced alphabetically an alternate in gender. Katrina was the 11th cyclone to become a tropical storm in 2005 and Katrina was the 11th name on that list.
What countries did hurrican Katrina affect?
Hurricane Katrina caused devastating damage in the Bahamas and United States. Hurricane Katrina affected Cuba and parts of Mexico with wind and tropical storm conditions.
