Hurricane Center 2012
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Bud forms in the Eastern Pacific
May 22, 2012; 6:00 AM ET
The second tropical storm of the 2012 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season formed early Tuesday.
Current Sea Surface Temperatures
Tropical Weather Reports
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Bud forms in the Eastern Pacific
News - May 22, 2012; 6:00 AM ET
The second tropical storm of the 2012 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season formed early Tuesday.
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Alberto Impact on East Soaking This Week
News - May 22, 2012; 5:25 AM ET
Downpours will soak the East in an unsettled weather pattern this week while Alberto may play a role.
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Alberto to Stay Offshore of the Southeast into Tuesday
News - May 21, 2012; 6:55 PM ET
The first tropical storm of the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season will continue to churn just off the Southeast coastline into Tuesday, grazing the beaches with some rain and wind.
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Alberto to Bypass Northeast; Weather to Still Worsen
News - May 21, 2012; 6:50 PM ET
Tropical Storm Alberto is not a threat to the Northeast, but that will not stop the weather from taking a downhill turn after a fantastic weekend.
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Tropical Storm Alberto Churns Near South Carolina
News - May 20, 2012; 6:09 AM ET
The first tropical storm of the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season continues to churn off the Southeast coastline.
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2012 Hurricane Season: Little Hope for Rain in California
News - May 19, 2012; 5:37 AM ET
Despite a greater number of tropical storms and hurricanes forecast for the eastern Pacific this season, rainfall may still be stingy in California.
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2012 Pacific Hurricane Season: More Storms for Mexico
News - May 18, 2012; 2:24 PM ET
A greater number of tropical system may impact the northern part of the west coast of Mexico this season, when compared to recent years.
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2012 Hurricane Season: Four Corners Rain, Flooding Risk
News - May 18, 2012; 1:19 PM ET
While a near-normal number of named storms are forecast for the eastern Pacific hurricane season, some of the storms may impact the Four Corners states.
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Hurricane WeatherWhys®: Storm Frequencies
Tropical Depression Alberto is located at 32.0° N, 75.5° W with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, gusting to 45 mph more >
Tropical Storm Bud is located at 10.4° N, 103.0° W with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, gusting to 50 mph more >
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Hurricane Features
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Atlantic Category 5 Storms
To qualify as a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane intensity scale, maximum sustained winds must exceed 155 mph (135 kt).
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Retired Hurricane Names
Hurricanes that have a severe impact on lives or the economy are remembered by generations after the devastation they caused, and some go into weather history.
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Download Hurricane Tracking Maps
AccuWeather.com has created a number of specialty maps designed for tracking the progress of tropical storms and hurricanes. Use these maps in conjunction with our Hurricane Position graphic, as well as statements issued by the NHC with storm positions.
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When and Where Do Hurricanes Occur?
Hurricanes (by whatever name) are by far most common in the Pacific Ocean, with the western Pacific being most active. In some years, the Philippines are struck by more than 20 tropical storms and typhoons.
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What Are the Parts of a Hurricane?
Low pressure in the hurricane can act as a plunger, slightly pulling up the water level. However, the components that contribute to the greatest storm surge affect are the winds blowing to the left side of the storm and the topography of the land as the storm makes land fall.
