Which side of a hurricane is strongest?

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What do you need to prepare for a hurricane?

Gather flashlights, a portable radio, extra batteries, non-perishable food, bottled water, cash, blankets, clothing and toiletries. This enclosed area should be on the first floor, in the central part of the house with no windows. Avoid all unprotected windows and doors until the storm passes.

What comes before a tropical depression?

A TROPICAL DISTURBANCE is the first stage of development of a hurricane. It consists of a mass of thunderstorms that have only a slight wind circulation. The tropical disturbance becomes a tropical depression when the winds increase to more than 20 knots or 23 miles per hour.

What should you do during a hurricane?

Stay inside and keep away from all windows, skylights and glass doors. Go to a safe area, such as an interior room, closet or downstairs bathroom. Never go outside the protection of your home or shelter before there is confirmation that the storm has passed the area.

Which is the good side of a hurricane?

Why is the east side of a hurricane the worst?

Hurricanes turn COUNTER-CLOCKWISE. Because of the way the storm spins the worse storm surge is on the East side. Tornadoes form, over land, usually in the NE quadrant. As the storm moves inland the resistance from the land and the lack of warm water depletes the strength of the storm.

What is a hurricane called when it hits land?

Landfall is the event of a storm moving over land after being over water.

How can you stay safe during a hurricane?

DURING A HURRICANE:

1. Stay away from low-lying and flood prone areas.
2. Always stay indoors during a hurricane, because strong winds will blow things around.
3. Leave mobile homes and to go to a shelter.
4. If your home isn’t on higher ground, go to a shelter.
5. If emergency managers say to evacuate, then do so immediately.

When should a hurricane be evacuated?

Who should evacuate?

• People who live in low-lying or flood-prone areas or on barrier islands should evacuate when a tropical storm or hurricane approaches.
• People who live mobile homes near the coast, or are concerned about the structural stability of their home, should plan to evacuate any time a storm threatens.

Does a tropical depression have an eye?

We start with a tropical depression, a low-pressure area in the center of a group of thunderstorms. If this storm develops strong rotation, and the wind speeds exceed 74 MPH, we have a hurricane. These are much easier to recognize because of their distinctive shape and the dark eye in the center.