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Hurricanes Louisiana weather
Louisiana Weather - Louisiana is known for its hot, humid temperatures throughout much of the year. - One other big thing that Louisiana is known for is its HURRICANES. - For the US, hurricane season is from June-November. - What is a hurricane? https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=J 2__Bk 4 d. VS 0
What is a hurricane? – A hurricane is a storm with violent winds of 74 mph or more. – In other parts of the world, they are also known as typhoons and cyclones.
What can a hurricane cause? – Death or injuries to people and animals – Damage or destruction to buildings – Power, communication, and transportation issues – Lack of gas – Flooding – Evacuation from your home for safety reasons.
What causes a hurricane to form?
Hurricane Names – Where do hurricanes get their name? – They are named by the World Meteorological Organization. – They are named as they appear in alphabetical order.
Life Cycle of a Hurricane
Parts of a Hurricane – Eye – This is the center of the hurricane. It is the calmest part of a hurricane. You may see blue sky in the eye of the hurricane rather than dark, cloudy rain. – Eyewall – This is right around the eye. Here, the most intense rain and winds occur. – Rain bands – These are on the outside of the eyewall. Thunderstorms occur here.
Storm Surge – A storm surge is a very devastating part of hurricanes. – The spiraling winds of a hurricane push water together at the center of the storm causing a mound of water. As the storm carries this mound towards land, the water has no where to escape but on land. When it hits land, it causes major flooding.
How do you prepare for a hurricane? – Plan an evacuation plan in case of an evacuation notice. – Stay informed – Have a battery powered radio ready in case of your power going out. – Practice taking shelter. – Store grocery and supplies in advance.
Hurricane Katrina – https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=DFYRBWII_DU
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