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No. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. A hurricane warning means hurricane conditions are expected in the next 36 hours. So a warning indicates a greater danger.
In the eye of a hurricane it is suprisingly peaceful.
A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions are possible within the next 48 hours.
Yes. Hurricane Earl produced hurricane conditions in parts of North Carolina and tropical storm conditions in Cape Cod and Long Island.
Well If your asking what hurricane came after Andrew in 1992 then the answer is Hurricane Bonnie which didn't affect anyone. Now if your asking what other hurricane hit Miami after Andrew then the answer is Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and made landfall between Hallandale Beach and Aventura, Florida as a Category 1 hurricane with winds of about 85mph. Then in the same year came Hurricane Wilma which made landfall in Cape Romano, FL with winds of 120mph then passed close to Miami-dade and Broward county FL as a Category 1 with guest winds of up to 102mph.
Hurricane Irene formed as a result of a tropical wave over the Atlantic Ocean encountering warm waters, moist air, and other favorable conditions that caused it to intensify and organize into Tropical Storm Irene. Continued favorable conditions strengthened this storm into a hurricane.
When conditions are favorable for tornadoes a tornado watch is issued. However the criteria for a hurricane watch are different. A hurricane watch is issued of an existing storm is threatening an area and hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours.
There was rain, flooding and wind speeds up to 175mph
There are many different hurricane conditions that people should watch for including high winds. These conditions also include heavy rains, flooding, and flying objects.
No. Ike came after Katrina. Hurricane Katrina was in 2005. Ike was in 2008.
The eye of a hurricane is calm and often relatively clear of clouds.
The word hurricane came from the Taino Indian work "huracan" meaning "big wind." This word was later adopted by Spanish settlers and from there was incorporated into other European languages.