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∙ 11y agoHurricanes originate as tropical waves anywhere between Central America and Africa. Those that originate too far to the west (in the Caribbean, or on the Pacific coast) have little chance to impact the eastern US except as remnants that enter the US through the Gulf of Mexico. Storms that form between Africa and the Caribbean are usually the strongest as they have longer to strengthen.
Storms that hit the east coast are primarily those that form in the mid-Atlantic, in the latter half of the hurricane season. These move west toward Florida before being deflected northward by the prevailing westerlies.
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∙ 6y agoNorth America is impacted by the hurricanes of the Atlantic Basin, which includes the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. These hurricanes most often develop from disorganized storm systems called tropical waves that emerge over the Atlantic from western Africa.
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∙ 14y agoHurricanes do not form in the United States. All hurricanes form in the ocean, usually far away from land.
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∙ 12y agoon the east coast
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In what season do most hurricanes form and why?
Hurricanes form the most in late summer because that is when the oceans are warmest. There is a season for Hurricanes. They start at diffrent times of the year for the Atlantic and the Pacific, but stop on the same day.
Would you expect hurricanes to form over the oceans off the northeast or northwest coasts of the US Explain.?
No because the air and water arent warm and hurricanes only form under those conditions. they are most likely to form in the north oceans of the united state.
Can hurricanes form in the middle of the ocean?
Yes, that is where hurricanes usually form.
Do all hurricanes form in hurricane season?
No. About 3% of hurricanes form out of season.
What frontal boundary do hurricanes form at?
Hurricanes do not form along frontal boundaries.
Off the coast of which continent do most hurricanes that affect the us from?
Most, U.S.-affecting, hurricanes originate off the southwest coast of Africa.The precursors to Atlantic hurricanes often, but not always, form over Africa.
Do hurricanes form in the Atlantic?
Hi Most hurricanes form in the Atlantic but they can form in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean as well. Typhoons form in the Pacific Ocean. A good site to learn about hurricanes is at: http://www.hurricaneknowledge.com
In what season do most hurricanes form and why?
Hurricanes form the most in late summer because that is when the oceans are warmest. There is a season for Hurricanes. They start at diffrent times of the year for the Atlantic and the Pacific, but stop on the same day.
Would you expect hurricanes to form over the oceans off the northeast or northwest coasts of the US Explain.?
No because the air and water arent warm and hurricanes only form under those conditions. they are most likely to form in the north oceans of the united state.
Where in the US will hurricanes form?
They form along the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and along the Gulf of Mexico
When do hurrianes form?
Hurricanes form in the summer time. If you look at the related link, you will find that hurricanes require warm water to form. In Florida, our hurricane season (time when hurricanes are most likely to form) is from June 1 to Dec 1, 2009.
Which season of the year are hurricanes most likely to happen in the US?
Hurricanes are most likely to strike the U.S. in the summer and early fall.
What time of the year are tornadoes and hurricanes most likely to form?
Hurricanes are most common in summer and early fall. Tornadoes are most common in spring and early summer.
What do most hurricanes form?
rains, winds, tornadoes, thunder, and lightning
Which of these are most likely to be national emergencies in the US?
Tornadoes and hurricanes.
What US city has been hit by the most hurricanes?
Florida
Is a hurricane usually formed in the midwestern us?
No. Hurricanes can't form over land. Hurricanes typically form over the Atlantic Ocean. The Midwestern U.S. is, however prone to tornadoes.
