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Meteorologist Trent Aric easily explains Hurricane Dorian

Posted at 11:20 AM, Sep 02, 2019
and last updated 2019-09-02 12:29:59-04

Meteorology is a complex science with seemingly endless variables. Trent Aric has a knack for explaining things through clear visual comparisons. Here are a few that are helpful for understanding hurricanes.

Click through the videos below to see Trent explain:

  • What is going to make Hurricane Dorian turn?
  • What is a Tropical Storm Watch?
  • What determines Hurricane Intensity?
  • How slow is Dorian moving?
  • What is a stadium effect?
Trent Aric explanation of how slow Hurricane Dorian is moving
Trent Aric explains stadium effect in a Hurricane
Trent Aric explains Tropical Storm Watch
Trent Aric explains the turning of Hurricane Dorian
Trent Aric explanation of Hurricane intensity


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HURRICANE TERMS


Tropical Storm WATCH
An announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours.

Tropical Storm WARNING
An announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are expected within the specified coastal area within 36 hours.

Hurricane WATCH
An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are possible somewhere within the specified coastal area. A hurricane watch is issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical storm-force winds.

Hurricane WARNING
An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected somewhere within the specified coastal area. A hurricane warning is issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds