Monitoring, Planning, Prediction, Planning (Tropical Storms)

• What happens to tropical storms when they reach land?

  They begin to lose energy and die out
• What is the role of Hurricane Hunters?

  • Fly into tropical storms to gather weather data
  • Collect vital data such as pressure and wind speed
  • Help predict hurricane development and movement
• How do satellites monitor tropical storms?

  • Track development and approach of storms
  • Identify formation and track paths and strengths
  • Monitor wind speeds and sea surface temperatures
• What is the minimum sea surface temperature needed for a cyclone to form?

  At least 26 °C
• What is the difference in hurricane monitoring between high-income and low-income countries?

  • HICs have effective monitoring systems due to financial resources
  • LICs often lack monitoring equipment and communication capabilities
• How do supercomputers assist in hurricane prediction?

  • Analyze satellite data to predict hurricane frequency
  • Simulate conditions for the hurricane season
  • Handle massive amounts of data for accurate predictions
• What is the prediction accuracy for tropical storms 48 hours in advance of landfall?

  20-25% chance of knowing exactly where a storm will hit
• What are some protective measures for homes in tropical storm-prone areas?

  • Boarding up windows and doors
  • Using windproof tiles and water-resistant windows
  • Strengthening building structures
• What features do cyclone shelters have?

  • Built on stilts for flood protection
  • Constructed of strong concrete
  • Shutters over windows to prevent debris damage
• How have cyclone shelters in Bangladesh been effective?

  They have reduced deaths 100-fold over the past 40 years
• What should be included in a tropical storm emergency kit?

  • Food and water
  • Battery-powered radio and flashlight
  • Whistle and dust mask
• How is education used in tropical storm preparedness?

  • Leaflets, posters, and school lessons
  • Annual Hurricane Preparedness Week in the USA
  • Training emergency services for disaster response
• What are the evacuation and warning systems for tropical storms?

  • Mandatory evacuations ordered by authorities
  • Planned evacuation routes
  • Warnings issued via various media channels