Hurricanes, Cyclones, Typhoons: The Difference

Did you know that the only difference between a hurricane, a cyclone, and a typhoon is the location of where the storm occurs? The weather patterns that make them up are the same: weather disturbances, warm tropical oceans, moisture, and even light winds. If the right conditions persist long enough, they can combine to produce the violent winds, incredible waves, torrential rains, and flooding. Big Bags USA is here to help you prepare, so keep reading for some interesting facts about these powerful forces of nature!


Tropical Storms - The Start of it All

Hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons are all the by-products of tropical storms. These are some of the most destructive weather systems on earth, and have quite the reputation. These tragic storms are accompanied by strong winds, torrential rains, and massive pressure falls. A tropical storm starts as merely a system of thunderstorms - the speeds only range from 39-73 miles per hour. But there is a point when the storm will take on a new name and become the raging systems that cause so much damage.

Hurricanes

The storm system is located in the Northeast Pacific or the Atlantic, the term “hurricane” will be given to it. The Atlantic area will include storms in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. Many of these hurricanes emerge thousands of miles away from the coastline that they make their mark to hit. In the United States, we also use the “hurricane” term to refer to the storms that affect Mexico and the Caribbean cities and islands. If you already know about the National Hurricane Center in Miami, did you also know that hurricanes are monitored by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu?

Cyclones

These storms are located in the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean. Cyclones most commonly appear in countries like Madagascar, India, and parts of Australia. They hit countries like Japan Indonesia, Malaysia, and other nearby countries. There are also four agencies worth noting who is responsible for monitoring these storms: the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, the India Meteorological Department for those in the northern Indian Ocean, the Meteo-France for those in the southwestern Indian Ocean (around Madagascar) and New Zealand's MetService for those in the southern Pacific.

Typhoons

In the Northwest Pacific, the term "typhoon" is used. Typhoons typically occur in the proximity of the Philippines, China, and the Marshall Islands. These storms are monitored by the Japanese Meteorological Agency. If a storm forms in the Central Pacific Hurricane Center's area but then moves west over the International Date Line, it becomes the responsibility of the Japanese Meteorological Agency.

Hurricane Protection from Big Bags USA

No matter where you live or which term you associate with this type of destructive weather system, you need to be prepared. In the United States, you can trust Big Bags USA® flood barriers to help you be prepared for hurricane season. Our protective flood barriers can keep flood waters contained, divert them off of roads and keep them away from homes and buildings. All communities, especially those in coastal areas, should have a flood mitigation plan in place that includes a product such as ours. If you think that your community would benefit from the best flood barriers on the market, visit our website. We would love to connect with you and help you prepare during this hurricane season.

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