- A hurricane is a severe tropical storm with high winds and heavy rain.
- Hurricanes happen on the eastern side of the United States and Central America.
- Other names for a hurricane include cyclone, typhoon and tropical storm.
- Hurricanes happen when warm air mixes with cold air.
- Hurricanes usually form in tropical areas of the world.
- Hurricanes develop over warm water and use it as an energy source.
- Weather in the eye of a hurricane is usually calm.
- The winds around the eye of a hurricane are usually the strongest.
- Hurricanes produce winds of 119 kilometers per hour (74 mph) or higher.
- Hurricanes lose strength as they move over land.
- Coastal regions are most at danger from hurricanes.
- As well as violent winds and heavy rain, hurricanes can also create tornadoes, high waves and widespread flooding.
- Hurricanes can be up to 600 miles wide. They move slowly over the ocean, gaining power and speed.
- Hurricanes can last more than a week, making them very destructive.