For 2008 - NOAA Predicts a Near Normal or Above
Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season. The outlook indicates a 65% chance of 12 to 16
named storms,
including 6 to 9 hurricanes and 2 to 5 major hurricanes. An average season has 11
named storms, including 6 hurricanes for which 2 reach major status. This
outlook is a general guide and does not predict where or when any storms may hit land.
That's the job of the National Hurricane Center after a storm forms.
2008 Named Tropical Storms and Hurricanes Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Genevieve, Edouard,
Fay, Gustav, Hanna, Ike, Iselle, Josephine, Kyle
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Tips after a Hurricane Do not
examine your home for damage with matches, candles, or other other "flame based"
lighting. Use flashlights.
Avoid downed power lines. If you stored water in open containers such s bathtubs, do not
drink without purifying first.
Items that you should always have available or can purchase- Non-electric can
opener, flashlights, radios, portable TV's, cans of sterno,
candles, dry food, canned food, bottled water.
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creation of Citizens Property insurance Corporation (Citizens), which more efficiently and
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The Atlantic hurricane
season officially is from June 1st through November 30th.
DID YOU KNOW - Many
factors must be present for a hurricane to develop, they include:
Ocean temperature must be a minimum of 80 degrees to a depth of at least 150 feet.
The lower layer of the atmosphere (troposphere) must contain a large degree of high
humidity.
The difference of the wind speed between the lower and upper atmospheres must not exceed
20 miles per hour.
Thunderstorm activity must be present to start the circular spinning action and create an
upward flow of air.
Wind speed begins to speed up near the center of the thunderstorm center, and if
barometric pressure drops, more air is sucked up into the core of the storm and wind
velocity begins to increase. If wind speed increases to 74mph (the minimum velocity for
hurricane classification), an "eye" will generally begin to form, giving birth
to a hurricane.
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Atlantic hurricanes often form to the west or northwest of the African equatorial coast.
Prevailing wind currents generally cause them to travel in a westward or northwestward
direction, making the Caribbean Islands usually vulnerable. Hurricanes can develop in
almost any of the world's oceans, but generally form in the tropics and the Gulf of
Mexico. Web Links Hurricane Info Tampa Bay Florida Ruskin NOAA
Office
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August
2008 Tropical Storm Fay - Good News - The severe water shortage for a 16-county
region of Florida and parts of Georgia was eased. Rainfall from from 17 to 25 inches for
Florida and Georgia reported. Bad News - Areas of flooding
with accumulations up to 30 inches caused major damage. |
