Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Hurricane Tracking Chart postcard


Hurricane Tracking Chart

Hurricane Season - June 1st to November 30

Storm Terms:

Tropical Storm Watch:
Winds 39 to 73 mph, may hit coastal area within 36 hrs.

Tropical Storm Warning:
Winds 39 to 73 mph, may hit a specific coastal area withing 24 hrs.

Hurricane Watch:
Winds 74 mph or higher, may hit coastal area within 36 hrs.


Hurricane Warning:
Winds 74 mph or higher, hit specific area within 24 hrs., storm either direct hit, or passing blow.

Category 1 - winds 74-95 mph, Storm surge 3-5 ft.
Category 2 - Winds 96-110 mph, Storm surge 6-8 ft.
Category 3 - winds 111-130 mph, Storm surge 9-12 ft.
Category 4 - winds 131-155 mph, Storm surge 13-18 ft.
Category 5 - winds 156 or higher, Storm surge 19 ft. plus


postmarked in 2008 with this 'Take me out to the ball game' 2008 42 cent stamp

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