3. Hurricane Hugo - September 17-24, 1989 Hurricane Hugo went right through South Carolina and slowly depressed into a small storm Occurred in 1989 Ran through Puerto Rico mid-morning and then hit South Carolina midnight.
4. Hurricane Facts A hurricane is a spiraling storm that usually forms close to oceans Hurricanes start out as tropical storms. As heat and moisture rises, and wind speed picks up, a hurricane is formed. The only difference from a tornado, is that hurricanes have most to do with rain, moisture, and heat. A tornado has most to do with dryness and less moisture. Hurricanes have what is called an eye. The eye is in the middle or center of the hurricane. A hurricanes wind speed can reach up to 74-200 mph.
