Wind damage in south Florida Storm surge in north Florida Historic flooding in the Mid-Atlantic Record low pressure over New York City
8 28 64 120
Andrew Katrina Labor Day Hurricane 1935 Camille
Rain Bands Eye Eye wall near the surface Eye wall several thousand feet above the ground
2 miles 5 miles 8 miles 11 miles
Low pressure in the eye Strong winds Mostly low pressure, some strong wind effects Mostly strong winds, some low pressure effects
Inland flooding Tornadoes Wind damage Storm surge Lightning
Warm water of about 80 degress Fahrenheit or higher Pre existing disturbance Low wind shear Very stable air
Easterly waves Upper air low pressure centers A cold front Trade wind trough
Wind shear Coriolis force Direction of motion Ocean water temperature