Hurricane PSA
By Bethany & savannah
How it forms
Characteristics of a hurricane/structure
- formed over tropical oceans
- have rotary circulation
- also called typhoons
Structure:
Eye: center of the storm
- all rain precipitation ceases
Eye wall: 10-20km from center
- greatest winds & heaviest rains
Spiral Rainbands:
Bands of heavy convective showers that spiral inward toward the storms center
More about structure...
Hurricanes are formed from large numbers of thunderstorms arranged in pinwheel formation.
Below~7.5km:
Inward of spiraling motion around low pressure
Above~7.5km:
Cirrus clouds spiral outward around high pressure center.
What to do of caught in one
1. Stay away from low-lying and flood prone areas
2. Always stay indoors during a hurricane, because strong winds will blow things around
3. Stay always in high ground
4. Stay away from windows or glass in your house or a shelter
if you are caught outside in flooding grounds here is what to do:
- don't try to fight the current
- try to find something to hold on to so your not drifting under water
- find help
Characteristics of a hurricane
Before Galveston hurricane
After Galveston hurricane
Safety tips
1) Have a disaster plan
2) Prepare a disaster supply kit.
3) Car full with gas
4) Board up windows
5) Have enough food and water for 3 days
6) Bring in outdoor objects
7) Have a radio so you can hear the news
8) Know your evacuation plan
9) Keep cash