COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Winter of 2013-14 already tops 2012-13 for number of hurricane-force storms in North Atlantic
Description: Winter storms in the North Atlantic can whip up winds as strong as a hurricane. Some even undergo bombogenesis, a process of rapid intensification that can lead to especially dangerous winds and precipitation. Although each event is short-lived, the influence of repeated hurricane-strength storms (winds at least 74 mph) throughout the winter can leave a clear mark on wind patterns in the North Atlantic. [Source: NOAA Climate.gov]
URL: http://www.climate.gov/news-features/featured-images/winter-2013-14-already-tops-2012-13-number-hurricane-force-storms
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Source: NOAA Climate.gov
Publish Date: 3/13/2014
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