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  1938 Atlantic hurricane season - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1938 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation.
It officially began on June 1, 1938 and ended on November 30, 1938.
As for the rest of the season; a Category 2 hit Mexico and a Category 1 hit north Texas.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1938_Atlantic_hurricane_season   (184 words)

  
 Hurricanes FAQ--Answering The Basic Questions On Hurricanes.
Hurricanes are broken down into five different categories according to their power and potential damage they can do, which is determined by sustained wind speed and pressure.
Hurricanes are play a very important role in preserving the heat balance that the earth maintains by transferring heat from the tropics to the poles.
An example of a hurricane in the South Atlantic was a hurricane that struck the Catarina region of Southeastern Brazil in March, 2004.
www.hurricaneville.com /faq.html   (2920 words)

  
 VIRGINIA-MASSACHUSETTS
The 1938 hurricane is by far the most intense and destructive hurricane to strike the region since 1900.
Hurricanes Edna (1954), Carol (1954), Donna (1960), and Bob (1991), had sustained winds of around 100-mph, with peak gusts in the 115 to 135-mph range.
During the 1944 hurricane, sustained winds of 134-mph and a gust of 150-mph was recorded at the Cape Henry Lighthouse near Virginia Beach.
www.geocities.com /hurricanene/Majorne.htm   (2080 words)

  
 Hurricane History
Hurricane conditions affected only a small part of the North Carolina coast, and the damage from winds and tides was relatively minor.
This classic Cape Verde hurricane was first detected as a tropical wave emerging from the coast of Africa on September 9.
Isabel became a hurricane on September 7th and rapidly intensified to Category 4 hurricane strength on the evening of the 8th while the eye was located more than 1100 miles to the east of the Leeward Islands.
www.nhc.noaa.gov /HAW2/english/history.shtml   (9346 words)

  
 Dr. Dewpoint Article - El Ninos and Eastern Pacific Storms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The remnants of a hurricane tracked northeastward across northern Baja California into southwest Arizona generating rainfall of up to seven inches in the southern mountains and southern and eastern deserts of Southern California on the 4th through 7th with the heaviest rain on the 5th and 6th.
Hurricane Joanne recurved making landfall in northern Baja California and maintaining tropical storm strength into Arizona and generating rainfall up to two inches in the southeast deserts of southern California on the 6th.
Hurricane Kathleen brought to the Southwest the highest sustained winds ever associated with an Eastern Pacific tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 57 mph at Yuma on the 10th.
www.intellicast.com /DrDewpoint/Library/1336   (3458 words)

  
 Hurricane Outlook 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The great New England hurricane of 1938 had the exact placement of eclipse points that are present on the chart this year.
During this season the influence of Mars in retrograde motion in proximity to the eclipse geometry should provide a larger than normal number of landfall threatening storms.
This tendency is depicted in the gray arrow in the chart that represents the turning point for the New England hurricane of 1938.
www.weather-week.com /study_hurricane_2003.shtml   (1639 words)

  
 Historic Hurricanes--Some Of The Most Powerful Storms On Record.
Hurricane Kate --An unusually strong late season hurricane, Kate was a Category Two Hurricane that struck the Port St. Joe area of the Florida Panhandle in November, 1985.
Hurricane Hugo --This Category Four Hurricane carved a path from the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean to Charleston, South Carolina in September, 1989.
Hurricane Grace --Contrary to what was said in the movie, The Perfect Storm, Grace was only a Category One Hurricane, but it would combine with a mid-latitude cyclone to form what would be known as the "Perfect Storm" in Meteorological terms during the final days of October, 1991.
www.hurricaneville.com /historic.html   (5263 words)

  
 IT'S HERE. GET PREPARED FOR HURRICANE SEASON!
The hurricanes that make their way to the Bay State are born in the tropical waters off the coast of Africa, in the Caribbean, or in the Gulf of Mexico.
Luckily, hurricanes are generally fast-moving storms in New England, with the worst of the winds passing in a manner of hours.
The worst hurricanes to hit Massachusetts in the last 100 years, in reverse order, are: Hurricane Bob in 1991; "the twins" from 1954, Hurricanes Carol and Edna; and last but not least, the Great New England Hurricane of 1938.
www.mass.gov /czm/coastlines/2002/c6.htm   (3657 words)

  
 Historical record of flooding on the Mohawk River, New York   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Foremost of other events was "Hurricane 4" of 9/22/38 with a mean flow of 89,800 cfs and a 102,000 cfs peak discharge as the eye of the storm passed through the Berkshire and Green Mountains (Army Corps of Engineers, 1971).
Hurricane Agnes had a 58,100 cfs flow in June 1972 with a mean of 50,900 cfs.
Hurricane Bertha generated a 30,000 cfs mean on 7/14/96, which doesn't seem noteworthy until you see that the flow was only 1500 cfs two days before.
zircon.geology.union.edu /Mohawk_river/Mohawk_Flood   (5832 words)

  
 Contingency Planning & Management - Article Reprint
In Maryland, for example, Hurricane Floyd caused flooding in 11 out of 23 counties in the State; however, according to Carol Thiel, Hurricane Planner for the Maryland Emergency Management Agency, the impact was not as severe as in other years.
Indeed, the 1999 hurricane season tested the efficiency of many planning initiatives, not only on a statewide level, but on a national level as well.
Regarding the recent destruction brought by the 1999 hurricane season and that anticipated in future seasons, Eslinger had this to say: "There is evidence to support the fact that we are entering a long-term trend of increased hurricane activity.
www.weather2000.com /cpm_feb2000.html   (1994 words)

  
 <New England Tropical Cyclone Chronology 1938-1996   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Hurricane Watches and Tropical Storm warnings were in effect for the Maine and New Hampshire coasts, and Hurricane Warnings were issued for southern New England.
An unfortuate side-effect from the potential impact of this hurricane was the large loss of revenue in the tourist industry on traditionally one of the busiest weekends of the summer season.
The 1996 season was the second active season in a row, and coupled with 1995, there were 32 named storms and 20 hurricanes in the Atlantic, a record.
home.maine.rr.com /mailhot/netrop.html   (4337 words)

  
 Articles - List of notable tropical cyclones   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Hurricane Kyle in October 2002 and Hurricane Ivan in September 2004 each lasted 22 days.
Hurricane Carrie in September 1957 and Storm 9 in September 1893 each lasted 20.75 days.
Hurricane Alice, 1954 -formed in late December and continued until early January.
www.x-moto.net /articles/List_of_notable_tropical_cyclones   (1950 words)

  
 The Weather Doctor Almanac
Hurricanes were also named after places where they did greatest damage such as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 or particular days such as the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935.
Two were located in the Atlantic, one north of Bermuda and another north of Puerto Rico, and a third raged in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
The first Atlantic hurricane name ever retired was Carol, which first struck North Carolina and then turned north to blast New York and parts of New England in 1954.
www.islandnet.com /~see/weather/almanac/arc2000/alm00jun.htm   (2681 words)

  
 Hurricane Preparedness Reports Insurance Information
This is the highest number of category 4 hurricanes in a single season since records began in 1886.
Hurricanes are one disaster in which it is possible to have several days warning prior to the hurricanes arrival.
As the arrival of the hurricane can be to some extent predicted, it is important to begin preparations for the hurricane as soon as we have information that it may land in a location near us.
www.disastercenter.com /hurrican.htm   (1974 words)

  
 Major Storms
Cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons are the same kind of tropical storm but are called by different names in different areas of the world.
A tropical cyclone is the general term for violent circular winds with torrential rains that originate in the tropics.
Though only a category 1 hurricane, it caused severe flooding and $1.5 ($2.4) billion in damages; 63 lives were lost.
www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0001441.html   (1076 words)

  
 HURRICANECITY Atlantic Hurricane Tracking
As Hurricane Emily hit the Yucatan, I was live with the "hurricane warning show".
When Hurricanes are within 100 miles of land the Tracking chart will be zoomed in.
When major Hurricanes make landfall in the U.S we will be live around the time warnings are issued until conditions subside.
www.hurricanecity.com   (1422 words)

  
 The Great Hurricane of 1938
A hurricane is a cyclonic storm that is created in the ocean regions known as the doldrums.
The center of the hurricane may be from seven to 20 miles in diameter and is it an area of comparative calm.
The hurricane was also driving the tide before it and, as the water hit the shallows of the continental shelf, the sea was spilled onto the land with terrific force.
www.southstation.org /hurr1.htm   (1871 words)

  
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On Friday, September 16, the Brazilian vessel S.S. Alegrete reports that the storm, now a hurricane, is currently located off the Leeward Islands in the Atlantic and is still moving to the west.
On Sunday, September 18, the storm is situated due north of Puerto Rico and due east of the Bahamas.
This 1938 storm, though not quite as strong as the 1935 storm, has now become a category 5 hurricane (the most powerful category on the Saffir-Simpson Scale of hurricane intensity).
www.intellicast.com /DrDewpoint/Library/1123   (375 words)

  
 Hurricane Season 2005: Names, Numbers and History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin, which includes the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.
The official season forecast from the National Hurricane Center.
The National Hurricane Center names tropical storms in the Atlantic Basin, which includes the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico.
www.livescience.com /forcesofnature/hurricane_background.html   (227 words)

  
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 Live Weather Images - community forums - dr greys new report
And was saying how he was on a battle ship serving in the Navy when the hurricaine of 1938 hit landfall at Long Island N.Y. The stats of that storm were terrible.
It's worthy to note how hurricanes were not named or catigorized in those days.
April 4th, 2002, 10:28 PM There is a complete list of North Atlantic hurricane tracks back to about 1850.
www.weatherimages.org /forums/archive/index.php/t-736.html   (811 words)

  
 A History of Ships Named Enterprise
At some point, her two forward open-mount 6" single guns were replaced by a 6" twin turret.
She was then transferred to South Atlantic trade protection and escort duties.
She succeeded, but was destroyed in a hurricane near India.
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 ► Hurricane Adfunk Internet Solutions Article
Every where in the world we are getting record breaking disasters, like Tornado, Cyclone, Hurricane, Earthquake, Volcano Eruption, Floods, Wild Fire and Cruel Ruler, etc.
Whenever any problem or disaster like Tornado, Cyclone, Hurricane, Earthquake, Volcano Eruption, Flood, Wild Fire and Cruel Ruler, etc and does many damages, we need to do research and analyses in detail.
HSBC - Hun - Hurricane - More Hurricane - Home
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 Films by Latter-day Saints: Directors, Producers
Seasons of the Heart (1993; V; production manager only)
A Faith for All Seasons (2000; d) - re: Pres.
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 PRIZEFIGHTINGBOOKS.COM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
* Chaiton,Sam 'Lazarus and the Hurricane'; (Hurricane Carter) 2000 1st ed.
Very detailed description of the fight by rounds and events leading up to the fight.
The story of the 1959 season, Brosnan's 12 year in the major leagues.
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 National Hurricane Center / Tropical Prediction Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
In a moment your browser will be redirected to the
NHC/TPC Archive of Past Hurricane Seasons page http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/pastall.shtml.
If nothing happens, please use the link above.
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