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In a word, rapidly. The moist air flowing westward across the North Atlantic Ocean met with the warm waters of the western Caribbean Sea. The perceived tropical wave intensified rapidly, first up to tropical storm forces, then hurricane strength, within six hours' time.
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∙ 9y agoHurricane Hugo formed in September of 1989 when a cluster of thunderstorms formed off the coast of Africa. Given time and the warm waters of the ocean, the thunderstorms banded together to form the hurricane.
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∙ 10y agoHurricane Katrina formed as Tropical Depression Twelve over the southeastern Bahamas on August 23, 2005 as the result of an interaction of a tropical wave and the remains of Tropical Depression Ten
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∙ 6y agoHurricane Harvey formed in a manner similar to many other Atlantic hurricanes. It started as an area of low pressure and thunderstorms new the Cape Verde islands off the coast of Mexico. As it moved west across the Atlantic the system gradually became stronger and more organized, becoming Tropical Storm Harvey on August 17. It moved into the Caribbean and soon encountered wind shear that caused it to degenerate back into a tropical wave on August 19. After crossing the Yucatan Peninsula and emerging into the Bay of Campeche the wave soon reorganized into a tropical depression and then strengthened into a tropical storm. Harvey then began to intensify rapidly in an environment of warm water and little wind shear. It quickly reached hurricane status. As of the afternoon of August 24, Hurricane Harvey is expected to continue to gain strength and strike the Texas coast at a major hurricane.
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∙ 13y agoHurricane Katrina did not form over land. Katrina formed over the Atlantic Ocean near the Bahamas and was moved over land by wind currents.
Hurricanes cannot form over land.
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∙ 6y agoHurricane Katrina first formed over the Bahamas.
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When was the last major hurricane that hit US?
The last major hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. at major hurricane status was Hurricane Harvey in August 2017. It struck Texas near Corpus Christi at category 4 strength.
What A hurricane is most likely to form?
august
Do all hurricanes form in hurricane season?
No. About 3% of hurricanes form out of season.
Where did hurricane Ike form?
Hurricane Ike began on the coast of Africa. When it started it was only at the strength of a trpoical storm, then it grew into a hurricane. It lost power a little bit by the time it was in the mid Atlantic but it was yet still a hurricane form. By the time it was at the coast of Florida it was a powerful hurricane. It ended in Houston. That was when it did the most damage.
When does hurricane season start in Virginia?
Hurricane Season lasts form June 1st to November 30th, however a hurricane can form in the off-season as well. Virginia can expect hurricanes at any point during the season or off-season.
Did hurricane Harvey have any specific weather elements?
did hurricane harvey have any specific weather elements
What category was hurricane Harvey?
Hurricane Andrew was a Category 5 hurricane with 175 mph winds. The pressure was 922 mbar.
What is the worst hurricane disaster in 2017 and what was the total death toll?
Hurricane Harvey, the costliest hurricane as of today
How much feet has hurricane Harvey dropped down on Texas?
The highest recorded rainfall from Hurricane Harvey was just shy of 52 inches, or 4 feet, 4 inches.
What are the release dates for Willy - 1954 Willy and Hurricane Harvey 1-39?
Willy - 1954 Willy and Hurricane Harvey 1-39 was released on: USA: 16 June 1955
What day did hurricane Harvey start?
Hurricane Harvey made landfall along the Texas coast on August 25, 2017.
Is Harvey a hurricane?
Hurricane Harvey was a very destructive hurricane that made landfall around Rockport, Texas as a Category 4 hurricane on 25 August 2017. It stalled in that general area for several days wreaking devastation through winds, storm surge, rain - leading to massive flooding.
Where did hurricane Harvey hit the hardest?
The worst impacts of Hurricane Katrina were in New Orleans, Louisiana and in Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi.
What is the difference between hurricane Harvey and hurricane irma?
Harvey and Irma are two different storms. Hurricane Harvey was a storm that moved across portions of the southern Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. It struck Texas at peak strength as a category 4 hurricane and caused extreme flooding in parts of Texas and Louisiana. It has now dissipated. Hurricane Irma is a major hurricane currently threatening Florida as of September 9, 2017. It moved across parts of the Atlantic and northern Caribbean. It peaked as a category 5 and is one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded.
Why does a hurricane form and why is the sun important to the formation of a hurricane?
I do not know why dose the hurricane form but i know that the hurricane needs the sun.It needs it because the hurricane needs warm water.
When was the last major hurricane that hit US?
The last major hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. at major hurricane status was Hurricane Harvey in August 2017. It struck Texas near Corpus Christi at category 4 strength.
What are five things that cause a hurricane to form?
what are the five events that need to take place for a hurricane to form
