Recipe for a Hurricane

11/16/2020 (Permalink)

It takes several factors for a hurricane to form in tropical areas.
Most hurricanes start as tropical waves. Tropical waves are most easily defined as an elongated area of relatively low air pressure spanning from north to south moving east to west. Water that is 79 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit with a depth of 164 feet powers the storm. Ocean heat is used by thunderstorms to fuel hurricanes. The storm can weaken depending on any significant differences in wind speed and direction around the storm. When these factors mix together, you may just get a hurricane, but having all of these ingredients doesn’t necessarily mean a hurricane will form. In most cases, an entire hurricane may not develop, but there will still be heavy storms that affect the surrounding areas. If your area has been affected by heavy rain and strong winds, call SERVPRO to make any damage “Like it never even happened.”