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Think you know everything there is to know about hurricanes and tropical storms? It may surprise you to know that some of what you have learned and passed on over the years might really be myth!

You all probably have heard or experienced for yourselves how stressful it can be to pick names for children or even pets, right? Well, have you ever found your self wondering how tropical storms/hurricanes receive their names? How about who gets to name them?

Hurricanes are huge tropical storms or cyclones. They are often called typhoons or tropical cyclones in different parts of the world but they are basically the same kind of storm. These storms originate over the ocean usually near the equator and are capable of...

Hurricane predictors from Colorado State University re-affirmed Thursday their earlier predictions that 17 tropical storms, 9 of which would strengthen in to hurricanes, will form during the 2007 hurricane season

The most fearsome hurricanes, including the current monster known as Hurricane Dean, live out their infancy off the coast of Africa before terrorizing the western hemisphere.

As a horribly active hurricane season comes to an end, residents in Florida and other coastal states need to prepare for a 20-30 year "busy" cycle in the Atlantic.

Until this year, scientists and inventors have limited themselves to tracking hurricanes. NOW, both myself and others are finding ways to remediate hurricanes.

A hurricane is a massive storm system that is powered by heat from tropical oceans and the atmosphere. Hurricanes are dangerous storms but you don't have to be intimidated by them.

The National Hurricane Center has reported Tropical Storm Boris has formed in the Pacific Ocean. Learn the ins and outs of naming tropical storms and hurricanes from year to year.

How Tropical storms form

An May subtropical storm has developed off of Florida's coast line.

Getting a head start on the official June 1 hurricane season opener, storm Andrea arrives three weeks early.

Computers are able to collect the data that is collect through satellite imaging, as well as radar imaging, and put together much more accurate predictions of what the next storms are most likely to act like.

Being well prepared in advance of a storm, and knowing what your insurance company expects of you, will make assessing your damage a much easier task.

Texas had the most dealy hurricane in U.S, history. But as prediction science improved, loss of life went way down.

It has flooding rains, strong winds and can damage trees, cars and buildings? Do you know what I'm talking about?

The Top Nine storms in the twnetieth centriuy in America show the effects they had on victims. Foretelling how bad it could get. And the consequences thereof.

The same area that was hit by Hurricane Katrina faces damage and destruction as a powerful storm hits early Tuesday morning.

This article is meant to explain how hurricanes that have moved inland can cause massive damage to areas that are hundreds of miles from the coast.

The hot debate in weather circles seems to be over Global Warming. Is it for real, and is it changing our weather systems? The short answers are yes, and yes. How severe will the changes be? And what can we do about them?

Every summer locations along the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern seaboard brace themselves for the newest hurricane season. The Saffir-Simpson Scale is the most commonly used hurricane scale to describe the intensity and potential effects of a hurricane.

August through October is hurricane season in the Atlantic

Preparing a watercraft before a hurricane strikes is critical to minimize or even eliminate damage. On average, 2 hurricanes affect U.S. coastal areas each year.

This story highlights reports from government reports on the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico expansion. The increase will harm fish and environment.

In 2003 I had the opportunity to spend a week in Sanibel Island. The island has great weather, gorgeous beaches and incredible wildlife.

Sanibel Island is a small island off the coast of southwest Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico, with powder-white beaches, 22 miles of paved bicycle and walking paths, and some of the best bird watching and seashell collecting in the world.

Sanibel Island is on the Gulf of Mexico, four miles off the mainland, near Fort Myers, Florida. People love Sanibel Island for the warm tropical breezes and relaxed island ambiance.

Why, when we're in a hurricane zone, are people and officials not ready when a hurricane strikes? I've been guilty of being tardy in preparations and running too, but the officials??? Things should ALWAYS be in place.

Two tropical storms intensify as the southeastern United States prepare for the peak hurricane season.

Hurricane Flossie has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm and is no longer a threat to the Hawaiian Islands.

Residents in Louisiana and Texas gear up for tropical storm Humberto.

Hurricanes are serious business! Hurricanes can and do form in several areas of the world, including the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or the eastern Pacific Ocean. They cause billions of dollars in damages.

Down graded to a Tropical Depression, the wind may not have been a factor to worry about -- but the rain was.

Two analysts predict higher than normal hurricane risk in parts of Florida, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina.

Three hotels in Panama City Florida offer guests the opportunity to enjoy white sand beaches and the lure of the Gulf of Mexico while staying in luxury.

The beaches in Captiva and Sanibel provide tourists from all over the world with the chance to explore and collect billions of interesting seashells.

Massive flooding impacts area already reeling from Dean and Felix

Are you from one of the northern states, and wondering what it is like to live down in a warmer climate? Here are some thoughts on what it is like to live in the beautiful sunshine state of Florida.

The 2007 hurricane season has been unusally peaceful, but is this the quiet before the storm. Remember that in the past it has been busy from mid-August to mid-September.

With one storm strengthening through the Tropical Depression stage, another begins to form in the Gulf of Mexico.

This research paper offers insight to the progress that has been made in the New Orleans and surrounding communities.

Bonita Springs is located near the string of sand beaches along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in Southwestern Florida. Following are the best hotels in Bonita Springs.

Jose Gaspar, a legend on the west coast of Florida, deserves more than a passing mention; his life was quite a tale. Too bad that the tales are total fiction!

Fort Myers, in Southwestern Florida is a popular vacation destination, known for its white sand beaches on the waters of the Gulf of Mexico

Hurricane Isabel slammed into the Outer Banks of North Carolina with winds of 105 miles per hour. My experience as we rode out the storm and the aftermath in Virginia.

The arrival of Sub Tropical Storm Andrea puts into sharp focus the impending arrival of hurricane season. Preparing your home for hurricane season. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Pensacola Beach should be voted one of America's Best Beaches. The sugar-white sand and crystal clear waters provide a picturesque backdrop for a leisurely vacation along the Gulf of Mexico.

Global Warming debate takes a toll on the truth, and in the process, threatens different public careers.

Two Thousand and Seven has tried to go out with a bang in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia with an unusually snow storm in early December and now the Ice Storm that was thought to paralyze this area.

NASA scientists at the Goddard Space Cents have come up with a new climate model and it shows that, as the earth's climate gets warmer, the storms we have now that we considered to be violent such as hurricanes and tornadoes will probably become even more violent.

A brief overview of storm surges, including what they are and how they're created.

Preparing for a hurricane or tropical storm should be done well in advance, even before storm season begins. There are many things to consider and many things to buy. This guide will help in case you are caught in the path of a hurricane or tropical storm.

Learn all about one of the best places to visit in Florida - The Keys. This includes information on the history, five areas, climate, things to see and do, and more.

These are supplies I used or needed during Hurricane Frances when I was stranded at home.

Before the hurricane season starts, it is a good idea to become familiar with what they are and some of the terminology associated with them.

The 2008 Hurricane Season begins today, Sunday, June 1, 2008. To mark the beginning of the hurricane season, laugh in the face of this specter of destruction and death to drink a Hurricane on June 1st.

In 1900, the island city of Galveston, Texas sat directly in the path of a category 4 hurricane. They had resisted the idea of building a protective seawall, thinking themselves invulnerable to a strom. Bad idea.

This weekend, parts of the Northeast were hit hard by a winter storm with snow and ice; however the Baltimore/Washington DC Metro Area was spared the brunt of the storm

An article with suggestions from my first-hand experience of dealing with storms produced by hurricanes to the South that make their way up here. There's more danger to them than people may realize, and everyone should be prepared with hurricane season here.

An introduction to hurricane basics, and a listing of this year's hurricane names for 2006.

A common sense approach to severing the link between the climate, the weather, and CO2 levels.

Subtropical Storm Andrea is swirling off the Florida/Georgia coast with top sustained winds of around 45 miles per hour, according to local news reports.

According to a recent press release, CSA International, a leading testing and certification company out of North America, has provided some tips to help ease the pain associated with disasters.

A hurricane is a powerful spiraling storm that begins over warm seawater. Several conditions must be present for a hurricane to form.

Categorized by their fierce wind strength using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, Hurricanes are a threat to everyone living along the water. While smaller hurricanes appear less threatening they often cause the worst damage in certain areas.

How and why you should prepare for hurricanes even off the coastal waters.

The most important thing you can do to be safe from hurricanes is to keep informed and be prepared. Good hurricane disaster prevention includes modifying your home for strength as well as having supplies on hand to make it through the storm.

Hurricanes, scienists say, form in multi-decade-long cycles of warmer than average ocean temperatures. Find out what causes this and what it means to you.

The time to prepare for a hurricane is before it strikes. To survive a hurricane it is vital that you heed any and all warnings that local authorities give.

Things haven't changed much in sixty-seven years. "People against nature" still makes for gripping tales of suspense, and the weather is as predictable now as it was then.

The hurricane season of 2005 was stunning. While the victims and the nation continue to heal, there are some precautions to take to avoid such a catastrophe in your own life. Educate yourself and be prepared.

Here are 5 useful resources where kids can learn about hurricanes and hurricane season.

NASA next week plans to kick off its largest Earth science field study of the year, a project involving more than 400 scientists seeking to learn more about how ice crystals, gases and aerosol particles influence climate and cloud formation.

Hurricane Carla hit the Texas coast on September 11, 1961. The largest hurricane of record in Texas - and the 10th most intense U.S. hurricane at landfall - Carla has a local and personal significance for this author.

It's that time again. June 1st and November 30th is hurricane season, when storm systems that organize in the tropical waters of the Atlantic and Carribean form, threatening millions of Americans who live in the Gulf Coast states and along the eastern seaboard.

A review of Marq de Villiers' 2006 book, "Windswept: The Story of Wind and Weather," which explores our understanding of the atmosphere through storms, drought and climate change, in particular 2004's Hurricane Ivan.

With hurricanes continually knocking down huge structures with alarming regularity, many people are wondering about hurricane preparation.

Storm shelters can provide protection from the high winds produced by tornadoes and hurricanes. They can be built into your home or buried in the yard for quick access when the storm threatens.

One can learn much about a hurricane along with safety tips and ideas on how to survive an upcoming hurricane.

Unfortunately most all the forecasters seem to agree that 2007 will be an active hurricane season.

These are tips to keep your family safe before, during, and after a hurricane.

Winter Storm hits Western New York, Buffalo and Niagara Falls area bringing rain, sleet, snow, and freezing rain. Two storms in one week with unpredictable weather impacts travel and daily lives. This storm will continue moving East throughout the weekend.

Hawaii residents are riding out yet another hurricane season. At present, Tropical Storm Flossie is on course for the Islands.

Recent tropical depressions and Hurricane activity has resulted in continued flooding throughout the Midwest. Remnants of tropical storm Erin and Rainstorms are causing massive problems not just in the Midwest,

What could we have learned from storms of the past to prepare for the Gulf Coast Hurricanes of 2005?

This article discusses the choices made if scientists discover a method to changing the weather. In a Discovery Channel program, they discus the current abilities to change hurricanes by weakening it or moving it. This article discusses the consequences of that choice.

From tropical storms to animatronic wildlife, this restaurant has all the markings of a rainforest.

June 1 marked the beginning of the hurricane season. There have already been two named storms. Thanks to the media, sometimes "the waiting is the hardest part (apologies to Tom Petty)."

A typical "letter to..." from a concerned party.

The 2007 Hurricane season looks to be another active year for tropical storms in Orlando. Here are the latest predictions.

NASA has just announced plans to step up solar research in response to predictions that severe solar weather is on its way. A trio of NASA spacecraft will give a clearer picture of how our parent star works, and will greatly improve our solar event warning system.

How one small church group made an impact on the lives of Hurricane Katrina survivors.

All the Men in the Sea is the story of the DLB-269, an oil pipe laying barge, that was caught up in Hurricane Roxanne in 1995. The harrowing story of survival among one of the fiercest storms Mother Nature can create is brilliantly told...

Scientists evaluating data from planes flying into a large hurricane have documented changes inside the hurricanes that can quickly alter their intensity. The scientists say these insights can improve hurricane forecasting.

Storms, winter storms in particular, have caused a lot of headaches and hassles this year. Here are 7 ideas on how not only to survive a storm, but how to actually enjoy it.

The immense damage caused by Hurricane Katrina hasn't even been accurately assessed, but it is surely one of the most devastating storms in the history of the United States. Here's a look at the Top 10 most harmful hurricanes in America's history.