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hurricane..? When was the last time a major Hurricane hit Massachusetts or New England?

Hurricane? What would happen if fire were applied to a hurricane? There are no limits/restrictions/restraints,etc. on how much fire.

HURRICANE????????????? What is going on with the new orleans hurricane like whats happing?

Was the Hurricane that crashed today part of the Battle of Britain Mem. Flight? Someone told me that a Hurricane had crashed today during an air show to commemorate Battle of Britain Day and the pilot had been killed. What happened? Was it the BBMF Hurricane?

How long does a hurricane usually last? I'm planning a trip to NOLA next week, and of course, there's a chance of a hurricane. If Gustav does make landfall this weekend, how long will it be before residents are back in New Orleans? We are supposed to arrive on Wednesday. Will it be safe or even habitable by then? Living in the Midwest, I have no idea how long or how damaging a hurricane can be, except for the catastrophic.

How can I make a hurricane resistant house with limited materials? For school I have to make a hurricane resistant house out of 2 pieces of construction paper and 4 straws. Does anybody have any ideas on a design for a house or how to use the straws correctly to support the house so the house doesn't fall apart? (The "hurricane" will be a leaf blower) Thank you!

What is the most common hurricane category in florida? Im planning on moving to america in the next few years, and i know to expect hurricanes but i was just wondering what the most common hurricane category that florida was?

Is a vacation to Jamaica in hurricane season too dangerous? I'm planning a vacation for my mom and I. We're going to Jamaica the first week of September 2009. Is this too risky a move, in reference to hurricane season? My mom's a little nervous about getting stuck on the island with a hurricane.

Where does a hurricane start forming and then end? i was wondering, where does a hurricane come from, and then where does it end? also, is there a particular season for hurricanes? im from england and we don't get hurricanes so i don't know. thanks to anyone who answers. it would be most appreciated.

Is Gustav an exagerated hurricane for Republicans to pretend they care and are now going to raise money? It's a relatively minor hurricane in power, way off the coast too, yet the GOP makes it seem like the world's coming to an end, the convention is postponed and now it's opening with a fundraiser - a little too fake I think! What do you think? Can they make up for Katrina last minute by turning Gustav into Katrina?

I want to add hurricane ties , the wood is old and splits a lot with nails, do any screws meet the code? Beach house open walls and ceiling, 55 years old, hurricane ties needed any other suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

What makes the hurricane season from the June to November? I mean do the hurricanes just say okay, it's June I'm gonna start now, and when November comes, it says I'm gonna stop now. How do we know the exact month that a hurricane could pop up and how do we know the exact month that it stops? Who's to say we couldn't have a hurricane in December?

What are some important hurricane supplies when you have a baby? My brother and sister inlaw aren't too bright. With Tropical Storm Fay possibly being a Hurricane by the time it hits my family my mom is worried they won't be properly prepared. What are some additional supplies one must have on hand for a baby? Anything special you wouldn't necessarily stock up on for just older kids/adults? Also the baby gets congested very easily, needs a dehumidifier in his room at night....how can they keep him feeling well with no air conditioning if power is lost?

What was the last hurricane to hit the NYC area? I don't mean a storm that was a hurricane at some point. I want a hurricane that arrived in the area as a hurricane. Both of you are wrong. I know of Hurricane Gloria which hit in 1985. I was thinking a bit more recent though.

How can I reattach a hurricane bolt anchor that has come out of my concrete block wall? I moved into a new concrete block and stucco house that has permanent anchors around the windows for bolting on the hurricane shutters (metal panels). Some of the screw-in anchors have come out. Can I plug the holes with cement and drill a new hole to reattach the anchors? Or is there a better fix? What type of cement or substance should I use to plug the holes?

What are the risk and challenges one must face when riding out a hurricane? When a hurricane hits any coastal city in the United States, it is advised either mandatory or voluntarily to evacuate from where you are located. Throughout history of major hurricanes such as Hurricane Andrew (1992), Hugo (1989), Opal (1995) and Katrina (2005), many residents of coastal cities stayed even though they were told to leave. What are the risk and challenges one must face when riding out a hurricane?

Hurricane Preparation: How many gallons of water should one put away? I went to the store today, and people were hovering over the bottled water. How much per person is adviced to purchase should a hurricane hit your area? I saw one family with about three kids purchase about 3 gallons. I saw an elderly man, purchase a whole basketful, probably about 20 gallons. Should there be a limit on how many a person can purchase if they wait till the last minute to purchase?

What would be the cheapest hurricane shutters to get for a condo? What would be the best and cost effective hurricane shutters to buy for a second floor condo sliding glass doors that i could shut from the inside( no outside access, only enclosed screen porch) Thank you.

How is the Hurricane season in the Houston area? Are there certain areas more prone to Hurricanes in Houston? I Houston in danger of getting a bad Hurricane or are they outside of it?

What happens if a hurricane collides into a cold front? Won't this cause the warm air in the hurricane to be pushed out and soon dissipate? Just curious. Cuz it's in the 30's here at night, but 70's during the day. There is a hurricane developing South East heading my way. Ahh see I'm so smart, I just wanted to see if my thoughts were right. Thanks all!

How can meteorologists determine which direction a hurricane will go? Like presently with Hurricane Bill, are they predicting that it will not hit the United States? I meant, how are they predicting it will not hit the United States.

After Hurricane Ike hit, is it harder to get an apartment in the eastern Houston area? We are moving to the Deer Park/Clear Lake area soon and were looking into some apartments. We have heard that many are full from evacuees from the hurricane. Is this true and will it be more difficult to find an apartment in that area? Thanks!

Are impact resistant windows really adequate enough protection in a hurricane? Asking for experienced answers - I live in Palm Beach Gardens in an apartment complex on the second floor.. I have a sliding glass door and numerous large windows.. just curious that if a hurricane does hit, do I need to take further precautions, or would my impact glass suffice (new to the area, will be first hurricane haha) Thanks! i forgot to add this if it matters.. my complex is only about 4 years old...

What is the difference between a tornado, hurricane, cyclone and typhoon? I was thinking: Tornado is born over land Hurricane and Cyclone are born over water Typhoon is tropical. Am I right? If not, please tell me what their differences are.

What board games are good during a hurricane? Hurricane ike is headed my way and i want a board game or names of board games that are fun for all ages. Or something. Or other ideas of what to do during a storm.

How do I keep my house safe during this years hurricane season? We got hit by hurricane Rita almost 2 years ago and we still have a blue tarp on our roof. We are renting and the owner of the house didn't have insurance on the house so we stll have a blue tarp covering it. I'm worried about this years hurricane season. I can't afford to move and I'm trying my best to safe up to get it fixed but in the meantime, how do I keep my house safe? No jokes please. I'm still trying to get mold spores out of the house. Sorry to hear about all of that. FEMA said we had significant damage but said they couldn't help us because I forgot to include my middle name when I signed my name during the inspection of my house. They caontacted me 8 months after the hurricane, after is started raining in our house and leaks were everywhere and then they mentioned they could have helped us but I left out my middle name on my signature. I had to show proof who I was about 3 times and finally I got it straight but then I recieved a letter in the mail from FEMA saying I missed the deadline and they couldn't help us fix the roof. So now I am saving up to have it fixed.

What kind of tree is more vulnerable to survive in a Hurricane? If you are in Houston or any Hurricane areas, what trees didn't survive a category 2 or above hurricane? List your trees and if you have pictures. Thank you.

During a Hurricane Storm is it possible to stay in the center? The hurricane is strong because its center is calm. If you were on a fishing boat and managed to find the center, can you stay their until the storm settles down? How wide is the center? I was just wondering?

How likely is it that Hurricane Gustav will go to Florida? I live in South Florida, and I know that the hurricane has been predicted to go west of florida, but we all know that hurricanes can make drastic turns. What do you think will happen?

How does hurricane Ike relate to physics? Can anybody explain this to me? I think its because Hurricane Ike deals with motion and speed. Is that right? Can anybody help me out on answering this question. Please and thank you I think they are mainly alike because of the speed and motion, but im not sure if thats right. Someone help me out no one knows?

What country offered the united states oil after hurricane Katrina and why did the united states say no? What country offered the united states oil after hurricane Katrina and why did the united states say no? is that true? someone in class said that today?

What does water exactly do inside a hurricane? I want to get an idea about water activity inside an hurricane. How is it mounted in an eye of a hurricane? I thought the water would kind of drain inwards inside the eye, like a whirlpool - like in a sink filled in water and you unclog it and drain the water away and you could see a tiny whirlpool. But other sources say the water is mounted inside the eye of a hurricane? How is it mounted..in what manner? Like a fountain? An answer with interactive source would be very much appreciated.

Where can I find the various hurricane home construction standards in the state of Florida? I need the hurricane standards for home construction in the state of Florida, particularly those after hurricane Andrew in 1995 to the present.

Could a major hurricane hit major Florida cities and destroy them in the future? Could a category 5 hurricane hit major Florida cities like Tallahassee, Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Panama City, and Pensacola and destroy everything in them?

Is there such thing as a hurricane proof home? I want to live in Clearwater, Florida one day and just don't want a hurricane to destroy my house. So is there such thing? And if there is, will I still need to evacuate when the hurricane comes?

How could a hurricane be used as a natural resources or as a benefit for humankind? Man this last question for my project is stumping me big time. Can anyone help with this a little bit please if there is even any answer ? Thanks to every that helps me big ups to you. ** Also I have find some positive effects of a hurricane if any ? ** But that`s not as hard if I try on that one but this one is just killing me.

When does the hurricane season in the Southeast of the United States usually acer? I don't know when the hurricane season happens. Thanks everyone!

What would be good gifts to give to children who were in hurricane Katrina? My friend and i are wanting to get together with our church and our friends church to do an Operation Christmas for the town of Pearlington, Mississippi, and if you didnt know, Pearlington was only a couple of miles away from the eye of Hurricane Katrina. I did go down there in July to assist in Hurricane relief, coming home with a few new friends! So please if you could help and give me some ideas of gifts to give them, We would be forever grateful!! Plus you get to be apart of helping the children of Pearlington finding there hope again!! Thank You and God Bless!!!!

Should it be that a key factor in hurricane development is submarine volcano's activity? Very warm water and air meets cold and high air and generates a hurricane. Hurricanes start they development in oceans. Should it be that underwater volcanoes make a major contribution to hurricane phenomenon?

How do I get my bank to reduce my hurricane insurance requirements? My bank, Wachovia, is making me pay for hurricane insurance on the replacement value of my home instead of the amount of money I owe on the mortgage. Last year they tried the same thing but were willing to just insure the mortgage amount, This year I was told the amount would be added to my mortgage for the replacement value. This is over 3 times the mortgage amount. I refused but was told I could not. What can I do?

is it a hurricane season in Orland in late August and early September? We plans for a vacation to Orlando starting Aug 23 till Sep 6. What's the weather there? People says it is the hurricane season with lots of rain. So, I want to know and get better prepared. Please advise. Thanks.

Is there a Florida tree that is fast growing yet hurricane safe? I need to replace diseased trees with one that is fast growing, for shade, but is safe during hurricane winds. Palm trees give little to no shade and crape myrtles don't get very big here in central Florida. I'm looking for something to block the afternoon sun from heating up my backyard, lanai and house. I had 3 pine trees there, and they blocked the afternoon sun, but they were diseased and had to be removed.

Can anyone tell me about the supposed hurricane in the Pacific Ocean, near Hawaii? I live on O'ahu, Hawaii, and I have been told that we should be expecting a hurricane shortly. Can anyone tell me anything about this hurricane? I cant find it on the news channels, nor the internet. Thanks.

What happens if a hurricane cancels your cruise? We are going on Carnival, leaving a week from today. If a hurricane prevents the cruise, do we get a refund?

How do you help others who are in the risk of tornado or Hurricane? Hurricane Nargis is near the bay of bengal, it might hit Bangladesh. 5 months before Hurricane SIDR hit this country and left many people dead or home less

What are you more afraid of a hurricane or an earthquake? I am amazed at how many people in California are more afraid of a hurricane. You have a warning with a hurricane. I was never afraid of them in Florida but I am really afraid of earthquakes even the small ones.

Why do people still refuse to heed hurricane warnings only to suffer in the end? Several fires were burning untended across Houston and 911 operators received about 1,250 calls in 24 hours, said Frank Michel, spokesman for Houston Mayor Bill White. I don't get it. I really don't. Houston and Galveston residents were repeatedly told about the dangers of Hurricane Ike, and still some choose to stay?! ( o _ 0 ) I'm not trying to sound mean. I've been through super typhoons, hurricanes, and earth quakes.

How do airport handle things during a hurricane when they can't let the planes out? I'm doing a skit for class that is on airports during a hurricane. What are some complaints and excuses that people use when the planes can't fly out due to the hurricane. I mainly want to know how the airport people handle the situation. Do they give you a refund or just make you wait?

What will make this hurricane season different than previous ones? I read something when the hurricane season started. But I dont remember it. They just said it would be different.

What is the smallest hurricane in history? What was the smallest hurricane ever in the history of the world? Please name the size, how much destruction was caused, and other useful information.

I'm getting hurricane shutters, but what should I do to protect my skylights? I live in south florida and I need to have ALL window openings protected in case of a hurricane, which includes skylights (or I dont get my insurance premium reduced). I am getting shutters for all my other windows and sliding doors, What can I do with my skylights? I doubt, although I am unsure, that they are impact glass currently. Help!

How does the hurricane machine work? It looks like President Obama found George Bush's hurricane machine - you know, the one he used to send Katrina to hurt all those poor black people in New Orleans - and has now used it to send Hurricane Bill to hurt the white people in New England. Does it actually make the hurricanes or just attract them like a magnet? And if the latter why did President Obama take such a risk bringing it to Martha's Vinyard himself?

Does the increase in hurricane activity make it riskier to buy oceanfront property? I'm considering buying some beachfront property in the mid-atlantic region. It certainly seems that there is a definite trend toward more hurricane activity. Beach erosion alone would be a major concern. Its been our dream to own a modest home on the beach. It would be our only home. I wonder if I wouldn't be taking a higher risk considering the evidence that the storms are escalating in number and strength. Any comments? Thanks.

What happens to marine animals and other sealife during a hurricane? I've seen what a hurricane can do to land and people, its devastating. But I have always wondered, what happens to the life in the sea? Is the hurricane just as bad at sea? What are the effects on the sea and oceans when hurricanes, typhoons or monsoons occur? I hope I get some good answers...:)

Has any hurricane ever crossed over Mexico or Central America from the Caribbean to the Pacific and survived? That is, have any of these monsters survived as hurricanes and continued on westwards after crossing land? I suppose while over land, they would probably be downgraded to a tropical storm, but has any of them become a hurricane again on the other side?

How do you make a hurricane in a bottle look real? If i want to make a hurricane in a bottle, for a project, how do i make it look real? Also, what can I put in it?

How do high and low pressure areas influence the development of a hurricane? What does the high and low pressure have to do to start a hurricane?

Just How Dangerous IS a Hurricane anyway? I know it sounds silly to ask. But just how dangerous IS a Hurricane anyway? This is my first hurricane season in south Texas, and TS(Hurricane Dolly by Tuesday morning) Dolly is headed straight for Brownsville--which isn't THAT far from me. How dangerous is this going to be? (and yes, I'm stocked with important supplies, water, batteries for radio, canned food, etc...) Thank you for all your responses. I now have to decide between the 2 of the best responses though.

What impact would a large Hurricane or two have on the already high gas prices? I was just sitting here thinking about the high gas prices and the future. I drive a daily route that somedays consists of 200+ miles round trip by the time I get back home. Its my job and im glad to have one. I have cut,trimmed and am doing everything I can to counter the high gas prices.Im now just looking down the road a bit and was wondering, "what impact would a large Hurricane or two, say a cat 4 or 5 in the Gulf do to the already high prices at the pump?"

What's the difference between an intense hurricane and a major hurricane? I know a major hurricane is a cat.3 or higher. What's an intense hurricane?

What kid of tax benefits can a middle class couple see if we donated our Hurricane Katrina ravaged home? Hurricane Katrina came ashore 2 years ago and completely leveled our home. All that is left is a slab. It is still a residential area and are considering donating the property for a family to rebuild a home there. We have bought a new home and do not wish to hold on to this property. What would be the best thing to do. Sell, Donate or just sit on the property for a long term investment?

What's the difference between hurricane and typhoon? What's the difference between hurricane and typhoon?

What is the most deadliest hurricane or storm on Earth? I am interested to know. I already heard of Mitch and The Great Hurricane of 1780, and those are all in the Atlantic. If you have an answer can you please send me some satellite picture links? Thanks.