A hurricane is a powerful and destructive tropical storm characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and intense low-pressure systems. These storms originate over warm ocean waters, where they absorb heat and moisture, then evolve into cyclonic systems.
Hurricanes can cause widespread damage through factors like high winds, torrential rain, storm surges, and flooding.
They are categorized on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, ranging from Category 1 (weakest) to Category 5 (strongest).
Adequate preparedness, monitoring, and evacuation plans are essential to mitigate the risks and impacts associated with hurricanes.