Hurricanes


 * What is a hurricane? **
 * A hurricane is a violent storm that forms over water.
 * The winds in hurricanes blow from 75 miles per hour to over 155 miles per hour.
 * It also sends torrential rain and the results can be devastating.

** How do hurricanes form? ** 
 * Hurricanes only form over really warm ocean water of 26°C (80°F) or warmer.
 * The wind must be blowing in the same direction and at the same speed to force air upward from the ocean surface. Winds flow outward above the storm allowing the air below to rise.
 * Hurricane Tracks**

by Kirsty

In The Cay, the hurricane is a significant event. Timothy died because of one and Phillip had to look after himself.

Hurricanes are often found in parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean and in the Gulf of Mexico and in the Caribbean where Timothy and Phillip were stranded.  Timothy died because of the strength of the wind. Hurricane winds must be at least 120 kilometres an hour (74 miles per hour). But that's a mild hurricane. The winds can be much, much stronger and many times they are. Hurricanes are categorized according to the speed of the wind, which is called "velocity." Here are the hurricane categories:    **Category: Wind Speed: **   One 74-95 miles per hour Two 96-110 miles per hour Three 111-130 miles per hour Four 131-155 miles per hour  Five Winds greater than 155 miles per hour 