11 Hurricane Facts You Didn't Know

A hurricane is a storm system that rotates around an area of low pressure. With it, comes strong winds and heavy rain. Sometimes, things get confusing because the terms “tropical storm” and “hurricane” are used a lot during storm season. 

In simplest terms, a tropical storm becomes classified as a hurricane when wind speeds exceed 74 mph. Given all its complexities, let’s break down these storm systems with a few helpful hurricane facts. 

Learn These Hurricane Facts

Before we dive into a few facts to help you understand the severity of these storms, we want to make one gentle reminder. 

While we can’t control Mother Nature, we can control our preparedness to whatever she throws our way. As we advance through these facts, note that we’re highlighting the importance of preparedness for you and your loved ones.