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Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters with temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. They also require low wind shear and high humidity in the atmosphere. As warm air rises and cools, it condenses to form clouds and releases heat, fueling the storm's development.

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What conditions are required for a hurricane to form and develop?

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In what season do most hurricanes form and why?

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How Can there be a tornado and a hurricane at the same time?

It is not possible for a tornado and a hurricane to occur simultaneously in the same location. Tornadoes can occur within hurricanes, but they typically form in different ways and under different conditions. Hurricane-force winds can cause tornadoes to develop in the outer bands of the storm.


Why do you only have hurricanes during hurricane season?

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What pressure systems do hurricanes form around?

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How do hurricanes form tornadoes?

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