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Hurricanes form in the ocean when an area of low pressure intensifies and organizes as it feeds on the moist air over the warm water. Once the system has a closed circulation and sustained winds of at least 74 mph it is considered a hurricane.

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When do hurrianes form?

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What time of the year are tornadoes and hurricanes most likely to form?

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Would a hurricane be most likely to form over Florida or Tennessee?

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Can 2 hurricanes form at once?

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What time of year does hurricanes hit most?

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Can there be three hurricanes at the same time at the same place?

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