Basically, a hurricane is a giant storm - a giant tropical storm - because they are formed over warm water. What we call a hurricane is known as a cyclone in the Indian Ocean and a typhoon in the Pacific. When a storm reaches 38 miles per hour, it is classified as a tropical depression. When wind speeds reach 39 miles per hour, the storm is given a name and then classified as a tropical storm. Hurricanes build energy over warm ocean waters, propelling their wind speed and building up moisture which is then released as rain. The warm tropical waters of the Atlantic and the Caribbean are perfect for producing and fueling hurricanes. Hurricanes are categorized by their wind speeds of 74 miles per hour and up. Although hurricanes have been measured with winds over 160 miles per hour!
Spinning hurricane winds surround the calm center which is called the "Eye of the Hurricane". Although the eye is calm, the area around the eye or "Eye Wall" produces the strongest winds and the most rain. Hurricanes can cause destruction upon reaching land. Winds, rain, and flooding often lead to devastation of coastal areas. Strong winds and flying debris can break your windows if you don't have hurricane windows and hurricane shutters installed. Hurricanes often bring a huge storm surge of up to 20 feet upon breaking land, thereby causing very dangerous flooding.
If a major hurricane is headed your way, your best plan of action is to pay attention to the weather forecast and if evacuation is recommended, you should do so. Protect your home and property while you are away by installing adequate storm shutters and impact resistant hurricane windows and doors.
Hurricane Impact Windows and doors are one of the suitable options for high-speed hurricanes and its intensities.
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