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Hurricanes are given names from a predetermined list in alphabetical order. When a new tropical storm forms it gets the next name on the list. Hurricane Andrew was the first tropical storm of the 1992 Atlantic Hurricane Season, so it was given the first name on the list.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThere are two reasons. First, Hurricane Andrew was a category 5 at landfall, in Florida, the highest category of hurricane with the strongest winds. This means that the wind damage would be very severe. Seconds, many of the structures in Florida at the time were poorly built, meaning they would be easily destroyed.
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∙ 8y agoHurricane Andrew made landfall in Florida at category 5 intensity with wind of 165 mph, powerful enough to destroy homes. Many areas were also impact by the storm surge.
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What is the name of the most dangerous hurricane?
Hurricane Andrew
What year was hurricane Andrew in the Atlantic basin?
Hurricane Andrew was part of the 1992 Atlantic hurricane season.
Was hurricane Andrew a tropical depression?
Yes. Hurricane Andrew was Tropical Depression Three for about a day before becoming Tropical Storm Andrew and then Hurricane Andrew 5 days later.
Who helped stop hurricane Andrew?
Nobody did. Hurricane Andrew formed and dissipated by natural forces. Nobody can stop a hurricane.
What was the MB of hurricane Andrew?
At peak intensity Hurricane Andrew had a central pressure of 922 mb.
What is the name of the most dangerous hurricane?
Hurricane Andrew
What year was hurricane Andrew in the Atlantic basin?
Hurricane Andrew was part of the 1992 Atlantic hurricane season.
What year did both Hurricane Andrew and hurricane Katrina come to the United States?
Hurricane Andrew was in 1992. Hurricane Katrina was in 2005.
What ocean did hurricane Andrew start in?
Hurricane Andrew started in the Atlantic Ocean.
Was hurricane Andrew a tropical depression?
Yes. Hurricane Andrew was Tropical Depression Three for about a day before becoming Tropical Storm Andrew and then Hurricane Andrew 5 days later.
Who chooses hurricane name?
Hurricane Andrew
Is hurricane Andrew the weakest hurricane?
Not at all. Hurricane Andrew was a category 5 hurricane, making it one of the strongest hurricanes of the past 20 years.
Who helped stop hurricane Andrew?
Nobody did. Hurricane Andrew formed and dissipated by natural forces. Nobody can stop a hurricane.
Is hurricane Andrew better than hurricane Katrina?
Hurricane Andrew wasn't as bad or as strong as Katrina, if that's what you mean.
How did hurricane mitch caused more damange than andrew?
It didn't. Hurricane Andrew was the most damaging hurricane on record until Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
What was the MB of hurricane Andrew?
At peak intensity Hurricane Andrew had a central pressure of 922 mb.
Was Andrew a level 5 storm a tornado or a hurricane?
Andrew was a hurricane. Tornadoes are not given names.
