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Yes, sometimes. It is more common, though, for them to form out in the Atlantic and move into the Gulf of Mexico.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes. In fact many of the worst hurricanes in U.S. history have hit the Gulf Coast, including Hurricane Katrina.
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∙ 12y agoThey hit so often because whenever tropical systems get strong, they turn north. Most of the worst storms that impact the Gulf Coast come from the extreme Western Atlantic or Carribean.
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∙ 12y agosometimes, depending on the direction, and strength of the storm
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What gulf experiences more hurricanes the gulf of mexico or the gulf of st lawrance?
The Gulf of Mexico by far. The Gulf of St. Lawrence hardly, if ever, gets hurricanes.
What is a Topic for a research paper on hurricanes?
hurricanes in the gulf of Mexico
What hurricane hit the gulf of Mexico?
Hurricanes can occur in the Gulf of Mexico anytime between June 1 and November 30th. This is when hurricane season occurs.
Where in North America has the most hurricanes and why?
gulf of Mexico
Where do hurricanes form in June?
June Hurricanes usually form in the Western Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
What continent do gulf hurricanes form over?
all hurricanes that affect the eastern u.s. and the gulf of Mexico originate off the coast of Africa
What states are affected by hurricanes in the US?
the east coast and the gulf of mexico
How many hurricanes formed in the Gulf of Mexico from 1900 to 2009?
none
What do colder seas do to hurricanes?
colder seas weken hurricanes because hurricanes and tropical storms need warm water that is why hurricane in the gulf of Mexico are nomally pretty strong colder seas weken hurricanes because hurricanes and tropical storms need warm water that is why hurricane in the gulf of Mexico are nomally pretty strong
Who has the most hurricanes the gulf or Atlantic?
Overall, the Atlantic does as it is a larger body of water. For purposed of tracking hurricanes, however, the Gulf of Mexico is considered part of the Atlantic Basin.
Where are Hurricanes most likely to strike?
On coastal areas, since it forms in oceans
Why does tornadoes happen in the gulf of Mexico?
Tornadoes do not happen IN the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical storms and hurricanes happen in the Gulf of Mex, but not tornadoes. Tornado-like features over water are called waterspouts.
