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Windows are the most vulnerable part of any construction. The purpose of hurricane shutters is to prevent wind-borne projectiles from crashing through the windows of a home. Hurricane shutters are constructed to deflect, usually by way of louvered or ridged surfaces, objects like the neighbors barbecue grill or a lawnmower or large tree limbs. Hurricane shutters are a defense against the objects tossed around by the wind. Once the integrity of the home is breeched, water can enter the home and cause extensive damage. Hurricane shutters are effective in doing the job they are intended for; they of course provide no protection from falling trees, roof damage or from the rains and flooding that often follows. The Saffir-Simpson Scale offers an excellent idea of the potential damage of a hurricane. There is a point at which damage is inevitable: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutsshs.shtml
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Is a hurricane watch or a hurricane warning more serious?
A hurricane warning is more serious than a hurricane watch. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected within a specified area, typically within 36 hours. A hurricane watch, on the other hand, means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area, usually within 48 hours.
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.
Is hurricane Irene going to hit south carolina?
The coast should get some rain bands, but it won't be anything serious.
Why do people ignore hurricane evacuation warnings?
Often, they underestimate the hurricane. In many cases a hurricane has struck an area, sometimes after dire warnings, and caused relatively little damage. Especially in hurricane-prone areas many people have gone through hurricanes and come out unscathed, and so when the next hurricane comes they won't consider it to be a serious threat, especially since hurricane evacuations cause a major disruption and can leave people in highly unpleasant conditions for days.
If the wind speed is above 121km per hour what is the country experiencing?
The country is experiencing a hurricane or typhoon, depending on the region. These intense tropical cyclones bring destructive winds and heavy rain, causing widespread damage and posing a serious threat to human life and property.
Is a hurricane watch or a hurricane warning more serious?
A hurricane warning is more serious than a hurricane watch. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected within a specified area, typically within 36 hours. A hurricane watch, on the other hand, means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area, usually within 48 hours.
Will the hurricane ever come back to WWE?
The hurricane is gregoryyhelms now but he is suffering from a serious neck injurie
In 2004 how many homes were destroyed in Hurricane Frances?
I would think more than 50 it was a serious hurricane
How would you prepare for a hurricane or other serious storm?
Stay inside
Is it possible that a hurricane would go over Iowa?
Hurricane..are you serious?? that would have to be one HUGE one to get all the way here!
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.
Is hurricane Irene going to hit south carolina?
The coast should get some rain bands, but it won't be anything serious.
What is the most serious threat from a hurricane?
The storm surge, which is a bulge created on the ocean surface that can cause major coastal flooding.
What is a sentence with the devastating?
The second world war has been terribly devastating. The devastating hurricane caused serious damages in that city.
Was Jon Bon Jovi's house damaged by hurricane Irene?
No their home was not damaged, just some trees down but no serious damage
Why do people ignore hurricane evacuation warnings?
Often, they underestimate the hurricane. In many cases a hurricane has struck an area, sometimes after dire warnings, and caused relatively little damage. Especially in hurricane-prone areas many people have gone through hurricanes and come out unscathed, and so when the next hurricane comes they won't consider it to be a serious threat, especially since hurricane evacuations cause a major disruption and can leave people in highly unpleasant conditions for days.
What is an inference about a major hurricane?
A major hurricane is a powerful tropical cyclone with wind speeds of at least 111 miles per hour (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale) that can cause significant damage to property and pose serious threats to human safety.
