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What is the mileage of a tropical storm to turn into a hurricane?
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A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when sustained winds reach 74 mph or more.
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Tropical storm Isacc?
its just a storm A Tropical storm but, Isaac really turn to a Hurricane.
When is a hurricane considered a tropical storm and what are all the different types a storm a hurricane can turn into?
A hurricane cannot be a tropical storm as by definition a tropical storm is weaker than a hurricane. A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone with winds of 39-73 mph. Only when winds reach 74 mph or greater is the storm considered a hurricane. A hurricane can weaken into a tropical storm and from there into a tropical depression (winds under 39 mph). A tropical storm or depression may also degenerate into a remnant low, which is too disorganized to be considered a tropical cyclone. A tropical cyclone (hurricane, tropical storm, or tropical depression) may also become an extratropical cyclone after moving over land or cold water. Around the world hurricanes have different names. In the northwest Pacific ocean they are called typhoons, In the Indian ocean they are called intense tropical cyclones, and in the south Pacific they are simply called cyclones. However, these are just different names for essentially the same kind of storm.
How did the tropical storm turn into hurricane sandy?
Tropical Storm Sandy became a hurricane in the same way as any other. The storm drew in moist air that was present due to warm ocean water. This moist air provided energy that strengthened the convection within the storm, causing the pressure to drop and pull air in with even grater force, which increased wind speeds. When those speeds reached 74 mph Sandy became a hurricane.
When and where will the next hurricane strike?
It is impossible to predict when the next hurricane will be except, perhaps, when it is just about to form. Currently, there is one active hurricane (Irene) as well as Tropical Depression Ten which is expected to become a tropical storm, but not a hurricane.
Why is Hurricane Sandy called Hurricane Sandy?
The National Hurricane Center, based in Miami, Florida, assigns names to tropical storms originating in the North Atlantic based upon a pre-determined list. So this one was just Sandy's turn. Identified as a tropical wave in the western Caribbean Sea on October 22, it gained intensity to the level of a tropical depression, then quickly became a tropical storm. Slowly moving northward toward the Greater Antilles, she gathered her strength and became a hurricane just before making landfall at Jamaica.See more information at the relatedlink(s) listed below:
Tropical storm Isacc?
its just a storm A Tropical storm but, Isaac really turn to a Hurricane.
When did tropical storm Ike turn into a hurricane?
it took eight days to turn to a hurricane
Is tropical storm Isaac going to turn into a hurricane?
yes
When is a hurricane considered a tropical storm and what are all the different types a storm a hurricane can turn into?
A hurricane cannot be a tropical storm as by definition a tropical storm is weaker than a hurricane. A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone with winds of 39-73 mph. Only when winds reach 74 mph or greater is the storm considered a hurricane. A hurricane can weaken into a tropical storm and from there into a tropical depression (winds under 39 mph). A tropical storm or depression may also degenerate into a remnant low, which is too disorganized to be considered a tropical cyclone. A tropical cyclone (hurricane, tropical storm, or tropical depression) may also become an extratropical cyclone after moving over land or cold water. Around the world hurricanes have different names. In the northwest Pacific ocean they are called typhoons, In the Indian ocean they are called intense tropical cyclones, and in the south Pacific they are simply called cyclones. However, these are just different names for essentially the same kind of storm.
How did the tropical storm turn into hurricane sandy?
Tropical Storm Sandy became a hurricane in the same way as any other. The storm drew in moist air that was present due to warm ocean water. This moist air provided energy that strengthened the convection within the storm, causing the pressure to drop and pull air in with even grater force, which increased wind speeds. When those speeds reached 74 mph Sandy became a hurricane.
Which way do the winds turn in a hurricane?
Since the term hurricane refers to a tropical cyclone in the northern hemisphere, the winds turn counterclockwise.
When and where will the next hurricane strike?
It is impossible to predict when the next hurricane will be except, perhaps, when it is just about to form. Currently, there is one active hurricane (Irene) as well as Tropical Depression Ten which is expected to become a tropical storm, but not a hurricane.
Why is Hurricane Sandy called Hurricane Sandy?
The National Hurricane Center, based in Miami, Florida, assigns names to tropical storms originating in the North Atlantic based upon a pre-determined list. So this one was just Sandy's turn. Identified as a tropical wave in the western Caribbean Sea on October 22, it gained intensity to the level of a tropical depression, then quickly became a tropical storm. Slowly moving northward toward the Greater Antilles, she gathered her strength and became a hurricane just before making landfall at Jamaica.See more information at the relatedlink(s) listed below:
Where are hurricanes generated from?
Recipe for a Hurricane Whipping up a hurricane calls for a number of ingredients readily available in tropical areas: A pre-existing weather disturbance: A hurricane often starts out as a tropical wave. Warm water: Water at least 26.5 degrees Celsius over a depth of 50 meters powers the storm. Thunderstorm activity: Thunderstorms turn ocean heat into hurricane fuel. Low wind shear: A large difference in wind speed and direction around or near the storm can weaken it. Mix it all together, and you’ve got a hurricane—maybe. Even when all these factors come together, a hurricane doesn’t always develop
How does a hurricane turn?
if a hurricane is above the equater it turns counter clock wise if it is below the eqauter it turns clock wiseAnswer:A hurricanes energy source is primarily the release of heat and water vapor from an ocean current. The hurricane essentially draws the warm water from the ocean surface which rises from the center of the storm and feedsback towards the outside walls. Although the mechanics involved are complex, at the most basic level, the currents themselves basically steers the hurricane. Storm computer models take into current direction and surface temperature when predicting a tropical storm or hurricanes course.
Is tropical storm alex heading to the gulf of Mexico in the next 2 or 3 days 2010?
It's already hit the gulf but it may turn into a hurricane while heading torward flodia ,scattering the oil even more.
How does the national weather service decide the name for a hurricane?
Any storm with sustained winds at or above 74mph is classified as a hurricane. However to get a name a storm merely has to become a tropical storm, with winds of 39 mph or higher.
