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Glossary
There are 83 entries in this glossary.| Term | Definition |
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| Advisory |
This has two meanings. It can be given to a group of messages (“watch” and “warning”) from the local meteorological office and the local disaster management office giving warning information with details on tropical cyclone location, intensity, movement and precautions that should be taken, or as an individual item it can be simple “heads-up” information on the development of a disturbance or cyclone to which the population should pay close attention. |
| Atmospheric Pressure |
The pressure exerted by the atmosphere at a given point. Its measurement can be expressed in several ways (e.g. millibars, inches or millimeters of mercury (Hg)). Aliases (separate with |): Barometric Pressure
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Hurricane season in the Atlantic lasts from June 1st to November 30th.
Tropical storms are given male and female names because this makes them easier to track. Before 1979 though, they only had female names.
A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when its winds reach 74 mph or higher.
Hurricanes are grouped into 5 categories according to their strength. Category 5 hurricanes are the strongest.
The “eye” is the centre of the hurricane and is the calmest part.
Slow moving hurricanes produce more rain and can cause more damage from flooding.
Putting tape on windows and glass will not stop them from breaking during a hurricane.
The word hurricane comes from the word Hurakan. Hurakan is the name of the Mayan god of wind and fire.
