What is a Hurricane?
A hurricane is a huge storm of wind and rain. Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters. But sometimes, one reaches land.
Eye of the Storm
A hurricane is a wind storm. The wind can reach more than 150 miles per hour. The storm turns around a calm center. The center is called the eye.
Lots of Water
Hurricanes bring heavy rain. Big waves crash onto the shore
shore
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the land at the edge of a large body of water
(noun)
Sea turtles hatch on the shore before heading to the ocean.
. Floods can happen.
Danger Zone
Hurricanes can be dangerous. Powerful winds can destroy property. They can topple
topple
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to knock over; to fall
(verb)
The block tower will topple if you bump into it.
trees. Floods can damage homes.
Weather Watch
Meteorologists study the weather. They track the path of hurricanes. They warn people of danger. This helps people stay safe.
Did You Know?
In the eastern United States, hurricane season starts on June 1. It ends on November 30. Each storm gets a name. They go in A-B-C order.
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