Safety

If a Hurricane is headed towards a specific place, a Hurriane Watch is issued for that area. Sometimes a watch is issued several days in advance before the arrival of the hurricane. When a Hurricane is expected to hit an area within 24 hours a Hurrican Warning is issued. Even with advanced warnings thousands of people die from hurricanes each year. The increase in ocean tides associated with a hurricane is called the "surge" of the hurricane. This often produces much damage due to the great ocean waves pounding structures near the water. Flooding is a problem with hurricanes. Hurricanes often produce up to 50 cm of rain in a 24hr Period. Thanks to a special runoff system, many citys next to the ocean will withstand a large increase in rain. Tornados are also spun off from the hurricane, causing damage. So if a hurricane watch is issued it never hurts to take your vacation far from the ocean!