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Conditions necessary for a hurricane/tropical cyclone formation: - sea surface temperatures of over 26.5C/80F for about 60m deep - low pressure (that's why they are found only at 5~20 degrees north and south of equator)
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∙ 11y agoFirst, the ocean waters must be warm enough at the surface to put enough heat and moisture into the overlying atmosphere to provide the potential fuel for the thermodynamic engine that a hurricane becomes. Second, atmospheric moisture from sea water evaporation must combine with that heat and energy to form the powerful engine needed to propel a hurricane. Third, a wind pattern must be near the ocean surface to spirals air inward.
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∙ 11y agoThe birth of a hurricane requires at least three conditions. First, the ocean waters must be warm enough at the surface to put enough heat and moisture into the overlying atmosphere to provide the potential fuel for the thermodynamic engine that a hurricane becomes. Second, atmospheric moisture from sea water evaporation must combine with that heat and energy to form the powerful engine needed to propel a hurricane. Third, a wind pattern must be near the ocean surface to spirals air inward. Bands of thunderstorms form, allowing the air to warm further and rise higher into the atmosphere. If the winds at these higher levels are relatively light, this structure can remain intact and grow stronger: the beginnings of a hurricane!
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∙ 12y agowarm water is one of them.
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What are Hurricane conditions that people should watch for?
There are many different hurricane conditions that people should watch for including high winds. These conditions also include heavy rains, flooding, and flying objects.
What A hurricane is most likely to form?
august
Which of the following conditions leads to hurricane season in the Atlantic region?
warm waters
Do all hurricanes form in hurricane season?
No. About 3% of hurricanes form out of season.
What is the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane alert?
Basically, a hurricane warning tells people from the radio and televisions that there is going to be a hurricane. For example in Hurricane Katrina, it was said from the radio to evacuate or if you didn't evacuate, to store loads of food and water...etc :)
What conditions must occur for a catorgy 1 hurricane to form?
idk
Under which conditions is a hurricane most likely to form?
In late summer over tropical ocean waters
What conditions are needed to form a hurricane in Pacific ocean?
Same as those anywhere else. See the related question.
What month is A hurricane is most likely to form?
august
Is a hurricane watch worse than a hurricane warning?
No. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. A hurricane warning means hurricane conditions are expected in the next 36 hours. So a warning indicates a greater danger.
What conditions describes the eye of a hurricane?
In the eye of a hurricane it is suprisingly peaceful.
How close is a hurricane in a hurricane watch?
A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions are possible within the next 48 hours.
Did the US have a hurricane in 2010?
Yes. Hurricane Earl produced hurricane conditions in parts of North Carolina and tropical storm conditions in Cape Cod and Long Island.
When the conditions for a tornado or hurricane are in favor of one the US refer this condition as a what?
When conditions are favorable for tornadoes a tornado watch is issued. However the criteria for a hurricane watch are different. A hurricane watch is issued of an existing storm is threatening an area and hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours.
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.
You record the sea temperature to be 28C the humidity to be very high and a very light breeze. Do you expect a hurricane to form in these conditions Please Explain why or why not.?
No, a hurricane would not form in those conditions. There is not enough breeze to do so, but all of the other factors are favorable for a hurricane to form. The sea temperature has to be about 26oC and the sea temperature is 28oC. Also, the air has to be moist because hurricanes produce lots of precipitation, and it says that the humidity is very high. But, you would also need to know where the location is because a hurricane forms between 8o and 20o of the Equator.
What are hurricanes and how do they form?
A hurricane is a storm. Conditions must be right for them to form in the tropic water (Ocean temperatures must be over 80 degrees F. , warm wind is needed.)
