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Hurricane Facts

Hurricanes, Cyclones, Typhoons - by whatever name, tropical systems are some of the most deadly storms known to man. However, as we've learned more about the nature of these storms, we've improved forecasting accuracy and increased warning time to those in the path of the storm.


General Facts
        When is Hurricane Season in the Atlantic?
        Hurricane Names - What names are being used this season? Next?
        Retired Storms - See the names that have been retired
        Anatomy of the Storm - The parts of the storm
        Development of the Storm - How it all works together
        Storm Trivia - Assorted trivia about these monster storms


Statistics
        Chart of Atlantic Hurricane Seasons 1995-2002
        Category 5 Storms
        Costliest Hurricanes
        Deadliest Hurricanes
        Strongest Hurricanes
        Storms since 1886
        Saffir-Simpson Storm Scale


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        Storm Facts
        Historical Storms
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