Tropical storms form over warm ocean waters and move towards land, gaining energy from the heat of the ocean. They are known by different names like hurricanes, cyclones, or typhoons. Hurricanes form when rising warm air causes heavy rain, thunder, lightning and intense low pressure. The low pressure sucks in surrounding air which spirals inward and causes very strong winds. Hurricanes are a hazard due to their strong winds over 200km/h, heavy rainfall that causes flooding, and storm surges that push sea water inland and flood coastal areas. Hurricane Gilbert in 1988 was one of the most intense hurricanes on record, causing over $300 billion in damage and hundreds of deaths across the Caribbean.