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Exhibition hurricane                              
 

  

Hurricanes are the largest of all storms. A storm must pack winds of 74 miles per hour or more to be called a hurricane.
Hurricane season is from June through November. Hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
The weather department works along with the local radio station issues “Watch and “Warning” bulletins to inform people about the approaching storm.

As hurricanes approach land, their paths can change. It’s important to be ready to evacuate, and to know where the shelters are. 
The eye of the hurricane is dangerous because the winds calm down and the sun comes out. This calm fools people into thinking the storm has passed.
The worst part of the storm is yet to come.

A Hurricane Watch means a hurricane is coming. Get set! 
A Hurricane Warning means a hurricane is near. Go to safety!
Family safety kit.  Keep it handy.                      
Listen to your local TV and radio stations for news and advice.

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