Do you know the main hazards caused by hurricanes and tropical weather?
As a potential hurricane looms for Southwest Florida and other places in Florida, the National Weather Service has determined that there are six main hazards caused by tropical weather systems.
According to the NWS: While hurricanes pose the greatest threat to life and property, tropical storms and depression also can be devastating.
The primary hazards from tropical cyclones (which include tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes) are:
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Storm surge
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Flooding
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Winds
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Tornadoes
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Waves