It begins to dissipate
When a hurricane moves inland, it loses its main source of energy (warm ocean water) and begins to weaken. It may also create heavy rainfall, strong winds, and tornadoes as it moves over land. Eventually, the hurricane will dissipate into a less organized storm system.
Once a hurricane moves inland, it is typically referred to as a tropical storm or simply a tropical depression, depending on its sustained wind speeds. The official designation of "hurricane" is reserved for storms that maintain their strength over water. As the system weakens, it loses its hurricane classification but can still bring significant rainfall and flooding.
Winston-Salem can be affected by the rain when a hurricane moves inland, but it's not directly affected by them. Winston-Salem is well west of Raleigh, not near the coast at all.
No, it is much too far inland.
Hurricane Sandy was downgraded from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone on October 29, 2012.
"The hurricane devastated the coastal areas, but 100 miles inland, it had become merely strong thunderstorms."
Tornadoes usually move faster. The average tornado moves at 30-35 mph while the average hurricane moves at about 20 mph.
Flooding caused by heavy rainfall is the hazard associated with a hurricane that generally causes the most deaths in inland areas. Overflowing rivers, flash floods, and landslides can be particularly dangerous as a result of excessive rainfall from a hurricane.
A hurricane will weaken if it moves over cold water.
After a hurricane forms, it typically strengthens as it moves over warm ocean waters, gaining energy and intensity. It can produce strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges, leading to potential flooding and destruction in coastal areas. The hurricane may eventually make landfall, causing significant damage to infrastructure and posing risks to life and property. After landfall, the storm gradually weakens as it moves over land, but it can still cause severe weather and flooding inland.
The average forward speed of a hurricane is 10-15 mph
When the eye of a hurricane moves over land, it is called landfall.