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hurricanes

  • plural
    of hurricane.
    hurricane
    noun
    a tropical cyclone of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or eastern Pacific Ocean, having sustained wind speeds of at least 64 knots (74 miles per hour, 33 meters per second): hurricanes form in waters with surface temperatures of about 80°F (27°C), intensifying as temperatures rise.

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Earlier in September, the energy produced by exceptional ocean heat resulted in three simultaneous hurricanes in the central and eastern Pacific: Lowell, Karina and Marie.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Although powerful hurricanes can generate atmospheric gravity waves, satellites cannot always detect them.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Strong El Niño events typically suppress Atlantic hurricanes while boosting activity across parts of the Pacific, a pattern that has also been observed during 2026.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

“I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw a couple more hurricanes or tropical systems forming in the Central Pacific, South Pacific area,” said Kristan Lund, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

“Tornadoes are a different story. Twisters and hail go together. The problems with hurricanes are wind, rain, and storm surge.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith