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Tropical cyclones (the generic terms for storms such as hurricanes) are most often found in the tropical parts of the western Atlantic Ocean and eastern Pacific Ocean in the northern Hemisphere, and the western Pacific and Indian Oceans in both hemispheres and attached seas including the Caribbean Sea, the South China Sea, The Philippine Sea, the East China Sea, and the Coral Sea.

However, such storms are only called hurricanes if the occur in the Atlantic Basin (including the Caribbean) or eastern Pacific Basin,

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Would you expect hurricanes to form over the oceans off the northeast or northwest coasts of the US Explain.?

Hurricanes are more likely to form over the oceans off the southeast coast of the US rather than the northeast or northwest coasts. This is because the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean, especially in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, provide the necessary heat and moisture for hurricane formation. The cooler waters off the northeast and northwest coasts are less conducive to hurricane development.


In what season do most hurricanes form and why?

Most hurricanes form during the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 to November 30. This is because these months have the warmest ocean temperatures, which provide the energy needed for hurricanes to develop and strengthen. High humidity and low wind shear conditions during this time also contribute to favorable conditions for hurricane formation.


Where are hurricanes most likely to occur?

Hurricanes are most likely to occur in regions near the equator, such as the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Indian Ocean. The areas most affected by hurricanes include the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and Southeast Asia.


What continents get hurricanes?

Hurricanes primarily form over warm ocean waters, which is why they typically occur in regions near the equator, such as North America (including the Caribbean), Central America, and parts of Asia and Oceania. Europe and Antarctica do not typically experience hurricanes.


What A hurricane is most likely to form?

august

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When a hurricane is most likely to form?

Hurricanes usually occur in early fall and late summer over tropical oceans.


Where are hurricanes most likely going to strike hot places or cold places?

Hurricanes are most likely to strike hot places because they form over warm ocean waters where there is sufficient heat and moisture to fuel their development. Cold places typically do not experience hurricanes because the water temperatures are not warm enough to support their formation and intensification.


Would you expect hurricanes to form over the oceans off the northeast or northwest coasts of the US Explain.?

Hurricanes are more likely to form over the oceans off the southeast coast of the US rather than the northeast or northwest coasts. This is because the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean, especially in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, provide the necessary heat and moisture for hurricane formation. The cooler waters off the northeast and northwest coasts are less conducive to hurricane development.


Is severe weather most likely to form on land or in the oceans?

in the ocean


What time of the year are tornadoes and hurricanes most likely to form?

Hurricanes are most common in summer and early fall. Tornadoes are most common in spring and early summer.


When do hurrianes form?

Hurricanes form in the summer time. If you look at the related link, you will find that hurricanes require warm water to form. In Florida, our hurricane season (time when hurricanes are most likely to form) is from June 1 to Dec 1, 2009.


Where do hurricanes most likely hit in the world?

Hurricanes most likely hit regions in the Atlantic Ocean, such as the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and the southeastern coast of the United States. Additionally, they can occur in the Pacific Ocean, affecting countries like the Philippines, Japan, and Mexico.


Which season of the year are hurricanes most likely to happen in the US?

Hurricanes are most likely to strike the U.S. in the summer and early fall.


What part of Mississippi will most likely be hit by a hurrricane?

The southern part of Mississippi is most likely to be hit as it borders the Gulf of Mexico, and hurricanes form over the ocean.


Where does hurricanes most likely occur in?

The form in the ocean where the water is at least 80 degrees in wind shear is minimal.


When and where are hurricanes most likely to happend?

Anywhere


Do tornadoes normally form in tropical oceans?

No, tornadoes typically form over land in association with thunderstorms. Waterspouts, which are tornadoes that form over water, can occur in tropical oceans under specific conditions, but they are generally much weaker than tornadoes that form over land.