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Why do you have to be so careful when issuing hurricane warnings?
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∙ 11y ago
You must make sure that the area you give the warning to is an area where the hurricane will hit, and don't give a warning to an area where it will not hit so no one will be in a panic for no reason
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Why do people ignore hurricane evacuation warnings?
Often, they underestimate the hurricane. In many cases a hurricane has struck an area, sometimes after dire warnings, and caused relatively little damage. Especially in hurricane-prone areas many people have gone through hurricanes and come out unscathed, and so when the next hurricane comes they won't consider it to be a serious threat, especially since hurricane evacuations cause a major disruption and can leave people in highly unpleasant conditions for days.
How many hours are given in a hurricane warning before it actually hits?
It depends. For storms that form relatively quickly, the warning period may be a few hours, but thankfully most storms are not like that. Usually, when a hurricane warning is issued, it means that the National Hurricane Center is expecting hurricane conditions to occur in the warning area within 24 hours. However, hurricane warnings are usually issued after hurricane watches, which specify a period of 24-36 hours from the issuing of the warning to the onset of hurricane conditions. Ref: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutgloss.shtml
How did people respond to hurricane Nicole?
When Hurricane Camille struck in 1969, many warnings were issued for people to evacuate because of how strong the storm was. It affected Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Cuba, but over 250 people died because they believed they had been through severe hurricanes before and survived, so they did not evacuate.
Why is it important to determine the path a hurricane may take?
Although the path of a hurricane can be very difficult to predict warnings must be given for all possible areas so that people can take the necessary steps to protect their property, evacuate if necessary, buy provisions and emergency supplies and so that local, state and federal agencies and utility companies can prepare for the devastation that follows the storm.
Why are flood warnings good?
so you don't get wet
Explain the mission of hurricane hunters and identify the types of data they might gather?
Hurricane hunters aim to find out the scale of the hurricane so that they can give people warnings if they need to vacate. Some data collected include the speed of the hurricane and pressure readings.
Why do people ignore hurricane evacuation warnings?
Often, they underestimate the hurricane. In many cases a hurricane has struck an area, sometimes after dire warnings, and caused relatively little damage. Especially in hurricane-prone areas many people have gone through hurricanes and come out unscathed, and so when the next hurricane comes they won't consider it to be a serious threat, especially since hurricane evacuations cause a major disruption and can leave people in highly unpleasant conditions for days.
How do you know a hurricane is coming?
Hurricane warnings usually are issued well before the hurricane hits, so there is time for evacuations and precautions to be taken. You also know when large clouds and strong winds begin that this may be a strong storm or hurricane so if it does look that way you may need to head for safety d.
Why didn't George Bush warn every one about hurricane Katrina?
Warnings were not the issue (and it is not the job of the president to do that). The National Hurricane Center issues warnings, and they did so well in advance of Katrina. In fact, Katrina was very well predicted. It was the people who either decided to remain or had no choice who became the problem.
Were there any predictions for hurricane rita before it happened?
Yes, Rita was forecast well. It is up to people to heed warnings appropriately, and not all of them did so.
How many hours are given in a hurricane warning before it actually hits?
It depends. For storms that form relatively quickly, the warning period may be a few hours, but thankfully most storms are not like that. Usually, when a hurricane warning is issued, it means that the National Hurricane Center is expecting hurricane conditions to occur in the warning area within 24 hours. However, hurricane warnings are usually issued after hurricane watches, which specify a period of 24-36 hours from the issuing of the warning to the onset of hurricane conditions. Ref: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutgloss.shtml
How did people respond to hurricane Nicole?
When Hurricane Camille struck in 1969, many warnings were issued for people to evacuate because of how strong the storm was. It affected Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and Cuba, but over 250 people died because they believed they had been through severe hurricanes before and survived, so they did not evacuate.
Why is it important to determine the path a hurricane may take?
Although the path of a hurricane can be very difficult to predict warnings must be given for all possible areas so that people can take the necessary steps to protect their property, evacuate if necessary, buy provisions and emergency supplies and so that local, state and federal agencies and utility companies can prepare for the devastation that follows the storm.
When there was hurricane loke so what was effected in Alaska?
Hurricane Ioke
Why are flood warnings good?
so you don't get wet
Is a hurricane in air or water?
A hurricane is a system of sustained winds, so in the air.
What are the release dates for Hurricane Hunters - 2012 So You Want to Be a Hurricane Hunter 2-6?
Hurricane Hunters - 2012 So You Want to Be a Hurricane Hunter 2-6 was released on: USA: 8 July 2013
