I am a retired Science Teacher. You might want to add this to your great web page:
Hurricane Considerations:
1) As the storm arrives at the same time the moon phase is either new or full, the coastal surge of water flooding inland will be much greater (than if the moon phase is first or third quarter).
2) If high tide is arriving during the storm, the storm surge pushing inland will cause much greater flood devastation. If low tide, not quite so bad.
3) Consider the circular shape and speed of the storm as it moves towards its target. If the left front side (left quadrant) of the storm hits the target, the wind and storm surge will have less damage due to the left wind's direction moving away from the target.
4) If the right side quadrant of the storm's circular motion hits the target, both the storm's ground speed and wind speed will combine together hitting the target with much more wind and surge devastation!!!
5) Remember, ask yourself a few things before the storm hits: What's the moon phase? When will the storm arrive? Will it be high or low tide? Will my location be hit with the left quadrant or the stronger right quadrant?
6) Finally, consider what elevation is your location?
I am a retired Science Teacher. You might want to add this to your great web page:
Hurricane Considerations:
1) As the storm arrives at the same time the moon phase is either new or full, the coastal surge of water flooding inland will be much greater (than if the moon phase is first or third quarter).
2) If high tide is arriving during the storm, the storm surge pushing inland will cause much greater flood devastation. If low tide, not quite so bad.
3) Consider the circular shape and speed of the storm as it moves towards its target. If the left front side (left quadrant) of the storm hits the target, the wind and storm surge will have less damage due to the left wind's direction moving away from the target.
4) If the right side quadrant of the storm's circular motion hits the target, both the storm's ground speed and wind speed will combine together hitting the target with much more wind and surge devastation!!!
5) Remember, ask yourself a few things before the storm hits: What's the moon phase? When will the storm arrive? Will it be high or low tide? Will my location be hit with the left quadrant or the stronger right quadrant?
6) Finally, consider what elevation is your location?