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How long does it take for a hurricane to reach the US from the coast of Africa?
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∙ 12y ago
Hurricanes are most likely to hit North America during hurricane season. (For the east coast, June 1st through November 30th) and that is also in state for the west coast.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoTo reach the mainland, it takes over a week...usually somewhere around 10 days.
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∙ 7y agoThat depends on where the hurricane is, how fast it is going, and in what direction. Some hurricanes never reach land. Some may take weeks, others just a few days.
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∙ 10y agoIt usually takes 1 to 2 weeks.
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2
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giraffes have long necks to reach the leaves of tall trees
