Hurricanes
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Hurricanes is the plural of hurricane, a powerful tropical storm system characterized by sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, heavy rainfall, and a distinctive circular pattern rotating around a calm center called the eye.
These storms form over warm ocean waters and can cause catastrophic damage to coastal areas.
The term also commonly refers to sports teams, most notably the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and various college teams.
The hurricanes this season were unusually destructive.
Organized oceanic wind system
- cycloneRotating low-pressure storm system
- typhoonWestern Pacific hurricane
- eyeOrgan of sight
- eyewallHurricane's central windband
storm surge · landfall · category · wind speed · barometric pressure · convection · warm water · rotation
One who pursues tornadoes
- preparednessState of being equipped
- boarding upCovering openings with planks
- sandbagsFilled sacks for barriers
- canned goodsFood sealed in tins
bottled water · plywood · shutters · hunker down · riding out · resilience · survivor · aftermath
Severe widespread destruction
- floodingOverwhelming water accumulation
- damageHarm or impairment
- debrisScattered broken fragments
- evacuationRemoval from danger
shelter · emergency · FEMA · Red Cross · relief · rebuilding · insurance · claims
tropical storm
Organized oceanic wind system
eyewall · storm surge · landfall · category · wind speed · barometric pressure · convection · warm water · rotation · counterclockwise
storm chaser
One who pursues tornadoes
- preparednessState of being equipped
- boarding upCovering openings with planks
- sandbagsFilled sacks for barriers
canned goods · bottled water · plywood · shutters · hunker down · riding out · resilience · survivor · aftermath · memorial
devastation
Severe widespread destruction
evacuation · shelter · emergency · FEMA · Red Cross · relief · rebuilding · insurance · claims · power outage
Katrina
Female name, Greek origin
Andrew · Irma · Ian · Dorian · Camille · Hugo · Wilma · Rita · Mitch · Florence
NHL
Pro hockey organization
- college footballUniversity-level American gridiron
- ACCEastern collegiate division
- RaleighNorth Carolina capital
mascot · Sebastian · Canes · hockey · ice · arena · fans · rivalry · championships · roster
- Hockey TeamsCanadiens, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Blackhawks
- rugbyscrum, try, rugby, Rugby World Cup, rugby union
- ACCDuke, North Carolina, Virginia, Clemson, NC State
- College MascotsTigers, Eagles, Bears, Huskies, Mustangs
- Rugby TeamsAll Blacks, Blues, Leinster, Munster, Ulster
- Florida PanhandlePensacola, Panama City, Milton, Navarre, Marianna
Hurricanescalm
Free from agitation
gentle breeze · stillness · zephyr · doldrums · fair weather
- hurricane seasonAnnual tropical storm timeframe
- hurricane warningNotice of approaching severe tropical storm
- Atlantic hurricanesRotating storms over warm ocean
- hurricane reliefHelp after major storms
- eye of the hurricaneTranquil zone within cyclone
- Hurricane IreneNamed 2011 Atlantic cyclone