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The more humid the air the more potential there is for a hurricane to gain strength. Hurricanes get their energy from the latent heat stored in the moisture of the air, which is released when that moisture condenses.

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How does the ammount of humidity affect hurricane formation?

A hurricane needs humidity to develop. Humidity is the amount of water in the air. A hurricane starts off as a series of thunderstorms which intensify as it moves over the warm humid sea. The humidity continues to grow over the sea. Any sort of decrease or increase in humidity can change the strength of a hurricane.


Is humidity heat?

No its the amount of moisture in the air. In effect humidity means it will be hotter with summer type temperatures (because its harder for the sweat galnds to cool yourself because of the film of moisture from humidity) and in winter humidity makes it colder (for same reason, but different effect - its a cold layer sitting on your skin and you feel 'damp'


Which is the comparison of the amount of moisture in the air to the amount of moisture it can hold?

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Is humidity the amount of dust in the air?

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The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere is known as what term?

The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere is known as humidity. Humidity can be expressed as specific humidity, relative humidity, or absolute humidity depending on the context.


Is humidity the same as relative humidity?

No, humidity and relative humidity are not the same. Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the air, while relative humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor present in the air compared to the maximum amount the air can hold at a specific temperature.


What is the differences between relative humidity and humidity?

Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air. The relative humidity is the measure of the amount of water vapor present in the air compared to the amount needed for saturation.


What is the humidity in the environment during a hurricane?

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What does humidity?

Humidity is the amount of water vapour in the atmosphere


What is the amount of damage from a hurricane?

it depends on what type of hurricane it is!


What does relative humidity have to do with hurricanes forming?

Relative humanty is the main powehouse of the hurricane.


What is the average relative humidity during hurricane season?

The average relative humidity during hurricane season can vary depending on the region, but typically ranges from around 75% to 85%. This high humidity can contribute to the formation and intensification of hurricanes by providing the necessary moisture for storm development.