| Hurricanes are huge storms of moist air that
form over the warm tropical oceans. They feature heavy rain
and fierce winds of speeds of 75 miles per hour or higher.
Hurricanes can also bring severe thunderstorms and tornadoes
along for fun. Summer and early autumn is considered hurricane season
because hurricanes feed on hot, humid air. Hurricanes
develop and grow over warm ocean waters and need the warmth
and moisture of the water to survive. When a hurricane hits
coastal land, it hits hard with heavy rain, thunderstorms,
flooding, and wild winds. Over land, the hurricane is
fighting to stay alive, a fierce struggle it is destined to
lose. Without the warm ocean water beneath, the hurricane
will die. |
