The document provides an overview of hurricanes, including their formation, classification via the Saffir-Simpson scale, and naming conventions. It highlights the importance of preparedness and distinguishes between hurricane watches and warnings, advising on necessary actions during these alerts. Resources for further reading and preparation tips are also included.

1. Hurricanes & SafetyCreated By: Dominique Turner

2. Table of ContentsWhat is a Hurricane and how do they form?

3. The Saffir-Simpson Scale

4. Where do hurricanes form?

5. How are hurricanes named?

6. Parts of a hurricane

7. Hurricane watch vs. Hurricane warning

8. Hurricane Preparation

9. Good AdviceWhat Are Hurricanes & How Dow they Form?Large tropical storms with winds greater than 74 MPH.Rotate clockwise in the southern hemisphere.Counter-Clockwise in the northern.They form in water is 80°F and above.Hurricanes contain torrential rain and storm surge that can move into the land causing flooding.Warm water gives it its strength. Land weakens the hurricane.

10. Saffir-Simpson ScaleMeasures the intensity of a hurricaneContains 5 categoriesCategory 1 = minor damageCategory 5 = major damage

11. Saffir-Simpson ScalePressure is 980 millibars (MB). Light DamagePressure is 965-979 MB. Moderate DamagePressure is 945-964 MB. Extensive DamagePressure is 920-944 MB. Extreme DamagePressure is <920 MB. Catastrophic DamageLower Pressure = Stronger Hurricane

12. Where Do Hurricanes Form?All hurricanes form near the equator.Atlantic, Pacific, and the Indian Ocean.They are not always called hurricanes:Atlantic and Eastern Pacific-HurricanesWestern Pacific-TyphoonsIndian Ocean-Cyclones

13. Map of FormationHurricanesTyphoonsHurricanesCyclones

14. How Are Hurricanes Named?Began in 1953.There are 21 names on the list.It’s numbered when it’s a T.D. (<39 MPH).It’s a named when it’s a T.S. (39-73 MPH).Hurricane winds are >73 MPH.The Greek alphabet (Link) is used when names run out. Occurred once in 2005.

15. How Are Hurricanes Named?On the list of names (Link), male and female names alternate.Male and female names were used starting in 1979.The same name is used every six years.When a storm does major damage, that name is never used again.

17. Hurricane Watch vs. WarningHurricane WatchHurricane conditions are possible within 48 hrs.Take immediate action if a hurricane warning is issued.Hurricane WarningHurricane conditions areexpected within 36 hrs.You must evacuate when asked. The same goes for tropical storm watches and warnings

18. Hurricane PreparationPut shutters on your windows.

19. Monitor the weather.constantly

20. You Must Evacuate when asked

21. Move farther inland to a shelter or hotel.

22. If evacuating, leave early.

23. Take your pet or leave it with plenty of food and water.

24. Store loose objects outdoors inside.Hurricane PreparationIf you are going to a shelter or hotel, you should bring:A first-aid kit and medicineClothesBaby food, diapers, etc.Entertainment. Ex. Cards, books, video/board games, etc. You will get boredBattery-powered radioFlashlight and batteriesExtra batteriesThings to sleep onValuable papersCash

25. For A Complete List:http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/supply_kit.shtml

26. REMEMBER THISYOU MUST EVACUATE WHEN ASKED TO.IF YOU DON’T, THINGS COULD GET DANGEROUS, EVEN DEADLY.HAVE A FAMILY DISASTER PLAN READY.NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A HURRICANE!

27. Bibliographyhttp://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/hurr/home.rxmlhttp://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/sevweath/swwhatare.htmlhttp://www.fema.gov/business/guide/section3d.shtmChanges to the 2010 Hurricane Season