Hurricane Center 2012
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Three More Tropical System Landfalls Forecast in the U.S.
Jun 1, 2012; 9:10 PM ET
There are indications that the East Coast will remain vulnerable with the northern Gulf Coast also at risk during the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Current Sea Surface Temperatures
Tropical Weather Reports
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Three More Tropical System Landfalls Forecast in the U.S.
News - Jun 1, 2012; 9:10 PM ET
There are indications that the East Coast will remain vulnerable with the northern Gulf Coast also at risk during the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
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Drenching South Florida Downpours
News - Jun 1, 2012; 8:31 AM ET
A weak tropical system will unload torrential downpours over the Keys and South Florida into the start of the weekend.
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Tropical Activity Continues in the Caribbean
News - May 31, 2012; 7:32 PM ET
Showers and thunderstorms continue to bubble up in the northwestern end of the Caribbean at midweek.
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Atlantic Hurricane Forecast: Storms Close to the Coast
News - May 31, 2012; 7:05 PM ET
AccuWeather's 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecasts 12 named tropical storms, five named hurricanes and two major hurricanes.
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Beryl Stronger, but No Longer Tropical
News - May 30, 2012; 7:45 PM ET
Beryl has been officially designated a post-tropical storm despite regaining strength as it moves along the Carolina coast.
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What's Next for Beryl?
News - May 30, 2012; 7:16 PM ET
Beryl will continue to unload drought-quenching rainfall in part of the South today, taking a path parallel to the Carolina coast.
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Beryl's Impacts on the Southeast
News - May 29, 2012; 7:42 PM ET
As Beryl moves into the Southeast, its impacts will be widespread. However, not all news will be bad.
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Live Blog: Beryl On Land
News - May 29, 2012; 7:36 PM ET
Live updates throughout the day as Beryl's rain and thunderstorms continue.
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Hurricane WeatherWhys®: Storm Frequencies
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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.
