A Hurricanes strong winds, heavy rains, and rough seas cause damage to marine, shoreline, and inland ecosystems. The maximum effects of a hurricane are usually felt within what is called the right front quadrant Here the winds are typically strong, storm surge is high, and the possibility of tornadoes are great.
Tornadoes - may form especially in the spiral rainbainds of a hurricane as it moves on shore. The changing wind speeds with height acts like a huge twisting mechanism, thus allowing a tornado to form.
Flooding Rain - is a very real threat from a land falling hurricane. This is especially true if a hurricane stalls over an area.
Damaging Winds - will accompany any hurricane, no matter what category it is. The wind from any hurricane will cause damage to poorly constructed signage and it will knock down trees and vegetation. The stronger the winds a hurricane as will determine how much damage it causes.
Lightning - is more frequent in a typical thunderstorm than a hurricane because there are more factors present promoting lightning development.
Hail - is more frequent in a typical thunderstorm than a hurricane because there are more factors present promoting hail development.
Last Revised: 10/15/0312:45 PM Created by Gregory and Will
