้hurricanes which usually develop between July and October are similar to cyclones and originate over the waters in the Caribbean Sea. They move upwards hitting the mainland of America somewhere in the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean. Once they hit land they carry tremendous power with driving rain and wind.
These winds can attain speeds of over 75 mph. and cover an area of over 500 miles in diameter. At the center of the storm there is an "eye" with relatively fair weather and warm,dry air aloft.The diameter of the eye is usually about 32 kilometers. When the eye passes, the relief is only temporary , but soon the wind and rain will suddenly reappear from the opposite direction.