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The National Hurricane Museum & Science Center is dedicated to the study of hurricanes and their aftereffects, and will be open to families and students.

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Together. https://t.co/2ioCogUZXl #NHMSC #HurricanePreparedness

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A free webinar on hurricanes will be offered to grades 4 - 6 on May 10 at 10:30 a.m. EDT.

Register here: https://t.co/ZKpVrB1SvT

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Rumor has it that Hog Island near New York vanished because of a hurricane in 1893.

Here's what really happened: https://t.co/5TTLWDWSXu

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#Hurricane names Matthew & Otto have been retired, and will be replaced by Martin & Owen.

https://t.co/kmoSJazG2d

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The return of El Nino is looking more & more likely - that means a less active hurricane season for U.S.

https://t.co/Ciex63Xn15

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The NHC is changing the forecast cone to help you better understand the impact of a particular storm where you live.
https://t.co/1cYhaPqYYD

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This animation by NASA follows Hurricane Isabel (2003) from its birthplace in East Africa, to the United States.

https://t.co/YY29HKFBcq

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NOAA put 170 years of hurricane history into one interactive site. If you're really into maps, this is for you: https://t.co/pbGU6gzAwJ

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Here's 5 changes coming to the way the NHC reports on #hurricanes this season.

https://t.co/Y6H1u1Zk00

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#DYK A hurricane makes “landfall” when its center, not its edge, crosses the coastline.

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Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 7-13, 2017.

If you're in the area, participate in the Hurricane Awareness Tour!
https://t.co/CQR2I50uJg

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According to @accuweather, Cyclone #Enawo made landfall late on Tuesday morning with winds equal to Cat 4 hurricane
https://t.co/rE3OMlWM3c

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Cyclone #Enawo Update: Madagascar prepares for storm; expected to further intensify over the next 12 hours.

https://t.co/f4CBYh7QWi

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A "surprise" #hurricane in 1943 + an account of the first intentional flight into a hurricane.

https://t.co/dP9pDLBzqi

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If you've ever wanted to read a personal account of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, this is for you: https://t.co/g28tHh6A60

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Did you know that storm surges can get as high as 28ft? That's taller than George, the world's tallest giraffe ever, who stood at 20ft tall.

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#Hurricane Hunters fly at low altitude - anywhere from 1,000 - 10,000 ft. They collect data to help predict path and strength of the storm.

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Did you hear? Scientists are predicting a 50% chance that El Niño conditions may develop this hurricane season.

https://t.co/jFhiPZc3jM

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#DYK Hurricane Hunting started on a dare during World War II?

Read more on the history of Hurricane Hunters: https://t.co/tzAQoWu17H

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#DYK In order for a hurricane to form, ocean waters must be above 79 degrees Fahrenheit.

https://t.co/XlUeigthb6

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#DYK The eye of a #hurricane can be as wide as 20 miles. The weather in this center is usually calm with low winds.