Tornadoes & Hurricanes
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The Buckinghamshire Tornado
Barely a season goes by when the news isn't studded with headlines of devastating weather patterns. From floods, to gales to drought, weather patterns are changing.
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How Hurricanes Are Named
Hurricanes, regardless of what they are called, are powerful storms that can cause a lot of damage. Naming them helps to keep the effects straight.
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Cyclone Tracy Destroyed Darwin, Christmas 1974
On Christmas Day 1974, Australians and people around the world heard the city of Darwin had been flattened by Cyclone Tracy. Seventy-one lives were lost in the disaster.
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Types of True Tornados
While there are other items that are similar to tornados (like dust devils) there are four types of true tornados.
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Tornado Watch and Tornado Warning
Can't tell a tornado watch from a tornado warning? Set the record straight on the differences and similarities of tornado watches and tornado warnings.
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What to do During a Hurricane Watch or Warning
Hurricane watches and warnings are issued to warn residents of danger and damages that could occur with a hurricane. Understand the warnings and prepare to minimize risk.
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Preparing for Hurricane Season
A hurricane can be dangerous to residents and their property, but learning how to respond to warnings and prepare for the storm's impact can minimize injury and damages.
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US Hurricane Intensity Categories
Hurricanes cause extensive damage every year during and after hurricane season. Knowing their categories helps predict how much damage a hurricane may cause.
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Stay Safe During Tornado Season
Utilize common tornado safety tips and remain aware of local weather conditions to stay safe during a weather emergency.
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Hurricane Preparations for Pets
Preparing for the care and safety of pets during hurricane season is important to their safety and well being. Pet safety needs early preparation and planning.
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Hurricane Preparations for Staying Home
People who choose to stay home during a hurricane need to be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least three days. Food, water and other supplies should be stockpiled.
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Hurricane Preparations When a Storm is Near
Days before a hurricane strikes there is time to evacuate safely. Having a list of items to pack makes this task less stressful on everyone involved.
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Hurricane Preparations Before Hurricane Season
Hurricane preparations early in the season and even prior to the season are essential to being ready when a storm is preparing to come onshore.
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Hurricane Evacuation & What Travelers Can Expect
Residents who choose to evacuate when threatened by a hurricane should plan wisely. Travelers face extremely congested driving conditions leaving town and returning home.
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Hurricane Evacuation – Staying in Local Shelters
Hurricane shelters accept evacuees before and after the storm has passed. Bring clothes, bedding, food, and personal items. Space is limited and pets are not allowed.
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2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season in Review
2008 was yet another above-average season in the Atlantic Basin, continuing a multi-decadal period of above normal activity, and stronger than normal storms.
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Rowing Through Hurricanes Across the Atlantic
Julie Wafaei, now Julie Angus and her fiance, Colin Angus, rowed across the Atlantic Ocean. Julie became the first woman to row across an ocean, mainland to mainland.
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Understanding the New Fujita Scale
Nearly forty years of research in damage caused by tornadoes has resulted in a more accurate scale to measure wind intensity of these storms.
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Animals Included in Gustav Evacuation Plans
Pets were left behind during Hurricane Katrina. Other pet owners refused to evacuate so they could care for their pets. But for Hurricane Gustav, animals were evacuated.
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Hurricane Gustav Targets Louisiana
A mere three years after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, the city is faced with yet another disaster as Hurricane Gustav closes in on Louisiana.
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Storms Dean, Felix & Noel Retired
Meteorologists met in Orlando, Florida to adjust the 2013 names list for tropical cyclones. Hurricanes Dean, Felix & Noel were retired from the list of available names.
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Hardened Safe Rooms
FEMA and NOAA recommend a specially built interior room to guard against the deadly forces of tornadoes.
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Tornado Safety Measures at Schools
What should children know when a tornado threatens and what safety measures should the school be taking? Plus a list of the top 10 worst school tornado-related disasters.
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