Hurricane Season
Published by It seems as though Florida residents are flowing further inland away from Florida for July and August. They understand that the most severe hurricanes will come then if at all.
There are two different hurricane seasons, one for the Atlantic Ocean and one for the Eastern Pacific coasts. The Atlantic Ocean hurricane season officially begins June 1st and ends November 30th each year, whereas, the East Pacific coasts hurricane season officially begins May 15th and ends November 30th every year (National Hurricane Center, 2012).
These dates are only an indication of when the majority of activity takes place. Hurricanes do and often come earlier and later than these dates in both oceans. The dates are selected based on a hurricane ‘peak period’ of which are the months of August, September and October (Plowright, 2012).
One of the most deadly hurricanes on record occurred during mid-October 1780 in Antilles in the Caribbean where 20,000 – 22,000 people perished (Wikipedia, 2012).
These are the two main hurricane seasons. Within each region there might be local hurricane seasons focusing on the ‘peak period’ in their area. Such areas would include Florida, the Eastern Caribbean and the Western Caribbean.
Diagram of converging and diverging winds north to the Caribbean Region of Colombia (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
For more Interesting Facts About Hurricanes.
Bibliography
National Hurricane Center. (2012, June 6). National Hurricane Center. Retrieved June 6, 2012, from National Hurricane Service: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Plowright, T. (2012, May 1). When is Hurricane Season? Retrieved June 6, 2012, from About.com Family Vacations: http://travelwithkids.about.com/od/caribbeanfamilyvacations/qt/hurricane_seaso.htm
Wikipedia. (2012, May 21). Great Hurricane of 1780. Retrieved June 6, 2012, from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Hurricane_of_1780
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On June 6, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Interesting article. Thanks for sharing. The weather is really getting fairly unpredictable but I am glad we have these guidelines. Yup, it is hurricane season and I highly doubt we will get off free. Good writing. Good information.
On June 6, 2012 at 4:42 pm
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On June 6, 2012 at 4:57 pm
Great article and very interesting, thank you for sharing.
On June 6, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Wow, a fascinating piece, you seem be really have a nack for writng about hurricanes, well written, well referenced, great job!
On June 6, 2012 at 5:58 pm
I do agree with momofpleanty, but why is it that all hurricanes have a woman’s name? Are we this bad? Good Share!
On June 6, 2012 at 6:14 pm
I am always thankful that I do not live in the path or area which Hurricanes become a way of life. They are most powerful and have to be frightening…
On June 6, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Great information on hurricanes. Thanks.
On June 6, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Well researched info on hurricanes. Well presented.
On June 6, 2012 at 10:08 pm
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On June 6, 2012 at 11:09 pm
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On June 7, 2012 at 12:25 am
I did not know there were two hurrican seasons. Thanks for the info.
On June 7, 2012 at 1:09 am
thanks for great info friend
On June 7, 2012 at 1:50 am
well written article
On June 7, 2012 at 9:11 am
yes at my place there are hurricanes now.
On June 7, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Thought provoking, if you ask me.
On June 9, 2012 at 5:07 am
food for thought…