Hurricanes - Florida Climate Center The threat of hurricanes is very real for Florida during the six-month long Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 until November 30 The peak of hurricane season occurs between mid-August and late October, when the waters in the equatorial Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico have warmed enough to help support the development of tropical waves
Hurricanes News and articles about hurricanes, plus information and facts about how hurricanes form, why they are so destructive and hurricane risks
How strong can hurricanes get? - Live Science Hurricanes are graded on the Saffir-Simpson scale, which ranges from Category 1 (starting at sustained winds of 74 mph, or 119 km hour winds) to a Category 5 (starting at sustained winds of 157
During a Hurricane, What Happens Underwater? - Live Science A hurricane the size of Irma can cause extensive damage on land with massive storm surges, excessive rainfall and raging winds But what exactly happens below the ocean's surface, in the deep sea
Full Description - Florida Climate Center Hurricanes From June 1st until November 30th, the threat of hurricanes is very real for Florida during the six-month long hurricane season The peak of hurricane season occurs between mid-August and late October, when the waters in the equatorial Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico have warmed enough to help support the development of tropical waves