5. Provides weather information, such as
data from satellites
Responsible for issuing watches and
warnings to the media and general
public
6. What is the difference between a Hurricane
Watch and a Hurricane Warning?
◦ Watch – Tropical storm poses a threat to
coastal areas with 36 hours
◦ Warning - Tropical storm conditions are
expected in a coastal area within 24 hours
7. Warm ocean temperatures
(>80˚ F) up to 60m deep
Little to no wind shear
Low pressure system at
least 5˚ North or South of
Equator
Rotation caused by winds
11. Tropical Disturbance
Group of thunderstorms in the tropics that are
present for at least 24 hours
Tropical Wave
lack of circulation, winds <25 mph and every
direction
Tropical Depression
closed circulation but disorganized, winds at
least 25 mph
12. Tropical Storm
Shower and thunderstorm moves over closed
circulation, winds greater than 39 mph
Hurricane
Eye is developed, winds > 74 mph
17. Large wall or dome of
water that rushes into the
coastline as a result of a
hurricane making landfall
To the right are the areas
affected by high storm
surges
18. Strong vertical winds
Cold water
Movement over land
Friction
Lack of moisture
19. 1. Hurricane Andrew – 1992
2. Hurricane Hugo – 1989
3. Hurricane Fran – 1996
4. Hurricane Opal – 1995
5. Hurricane Frederic - 1979
20. Damage is a result
of development
There are more
developed areas and
possessions than in
the past
