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Hurricane winds
Hurricane winds
A landfalling hurricane's intensity is expressed in terms of categories that relate wind speeds and potential damage.More >>
The intensity of a landfalling hurricane is expressed in terms of categories that relate wind speeds and potential damage.More >>
Rainfall and flooding
Rainfall and flooding
Learn your vulnerability to flooding by determining the elevation of your property.More >>
Learn your vulnerability to flooding by determining the elevation of your property.More >>
Storm surge
Storm surge
The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane is from the storm surge.More >>
The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane is from the storm surge!More >>
Tornadoes and hurricanes
Tornadoes and hurricanes
Hurricanes can also produce tornadoes that add to the storm's destructive power.More >>
Hurricanes can also produce tornadoes that add to the storm's destructive power.More >>

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Emergency kit supply list
Emergency kit supply list
Updated: Friday, June 1 2012 1:07 PM EDT2012-06-01 17:07:22 GMT
Read a list from FEMA of supplies for any basic emergency kit.More >>
Read a list from FEMA of supplies for any basic emergency kit.More >>
Saffir-Simpson scale
Saffir-Simpson scale
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a 1-5 rating based on the hurricane's present intensity. More >>
How are hurricanes named?
How are hurricanes named?
Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center and now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. More >>
What is a hurricane?
What is a hurricane?
A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, the generic term for a low pressure system that generally forms in the tropics.More >>
Hurricane: Know the terms
Hurricane: Know the terms
Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify a hurricane hazard.More >>

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SLIDESHOW: 'Superstorm' Sandy's path
SLIDESHOW: 'Superstorm' Sandy's path
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Sandy struck the U.S. East Coast Monday evening, causing multiple deaths, flooding and an estimated billions in damage.More >>
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Sandy struck the U.S. East Coast Monday evening, causing multiple deaths, flooding and an estimated billions in damage. The storm was already responsible for the death of 47 people when it tore through the Caribbean.More >>
SLIDESHOW: Tropical Storm Debby
SLIDESHOW: Tropical Storm Debby
Tropical Storm Debby drenched Florida, spawning tornadoes and waterspouts. The slow-moving storm is expected to make landfall Thursday.More >>
Tropical Storm Debby drenched Florida, spawning tornadoes and waterspouts. The slow-moving storm is expected to dump up to 25 inches of rain in some places.
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SLIDESHOW: New York and New Jersey flooding and damage
SLIDESHOW: New York and New Jersey
While Irene was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, its impact of high winds and flooding was still felt in New York and New Jersey.More >>
While Irene was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, its impact of high winds and flooding was still felt in New York and New Jersey.More >>
SLIDESHOW: Irene pushes through the Lowcountry
SLIDESHOW: Irene pushes through the Lowcountry
See signs of hurricane Irene pushing through the Charleston, SC, area as it makes its way up the Atlantic Coast.More >>
See signs of hurricane Irene pushing through the Charleston, SC, area as it makes its way up the Atlantic Coast.More >>
SLIDESHOW: Irene churns off of the Cape Fear Coast
SLIDESHOW: Irene churns off of the Cape Fear Coast
See signs of hurricane Irene swiping the Wilmington, NC, area as it makes its way up the Atlantic Coast.More >>
See signs of hurricane Irene swiping the Wilmington, NC, area as it makes its way up the Atlantic Coast.More >>

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