earth creates winds around the center of such a low-pressure area. In the northern hemisphere the air moves counter clockwise, in the southern part clockwise. Such a system is called a cyclone. When warm air rises, it cools and creates clouds. Soon, thunderstorms form and it starts to ...
Hurricane:A large revolving storm originating over tropical ocean waters with winds of 74 miles per hour (64 knots) or more blowing counter clockwise around the center. Hurricane Center or Eye:The relatively calm area near the center of the storm. In this area winds are light and the sky of...
Tropical Storm:A tropical cyclone with wind speeds of 39 through 73 mph (34-63 knots). Plan Your Day. Grow Your Life. Enter your email address to receive our free Newsletter! Email Address*
By February 7, the storm had tracked north and taken on the cyclonic counter-clockwise flow characteristic of nor’easters. At its peak, storm winds reached speeds of 86 miles per hour with gusts of 111mph. The lowest central pressure was 980 mb, which made the storm comparable to a stro...