Hurricane Stocks

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General Hurricane Watch Data Post #1:

I found some research this morning I thought this board would enjoy.
Here we Go:


Satellite animation of Hurricane Georges, which struck the Mississippi Gulf coast in 1998.





When does hurricane season start?
The Atlantic hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30, but most hurricanes occur during the fall months. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season is from May 15 to November 30. (Above is a graphic that shows you when hurricanes are most active across parts of the world.)





How do hurricanes form?
Hurricanes only form over really warm ocean water of 80°F or warmer. The atmosphere (the air) must cool off very quickly the higher you go. Also, 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. Hurricanes typically form between 5 to 15 degrees latitude north and south of the equator. The Coriolis Force is needed to create the spin in the hurricane and it becomes too weak near the equator, so hurricanes can never form there.
(Graphic Credit: UCAR)