CHAPTER 1 Blow winds Blow A hot wind blows across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa It heads west toward North America The wind gains strength and speed as it passes over the warm ocean waters Huge storm clouds form in the sky and choppy waves fill the ocean The storm becomes more and more dangerous as it nears land When its winds blow at 74 miles per hour 119 kph the storm is called a hurricane Hurricanes are some of the most dangerous storms on Earth
A hurricane's winds swirl and spin Satellite images show scientists how big a storm is and where it is headed Knowing that a hurricane is coming can save lives In late August 2005 Hurricane Katrina headed for the United States Very strong winds pushed water in the Gulf of Mexico toward land and more than a foot 30.5 cm of rain fell It was a disaster
