They are just known by different terms depending on where they occur. A tropical storm is a generic term to describe a rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters. It also helps us at Zurich as it raise awareness and means our customers are more likely to follow our guidance when we contact them to warn of an approaching windstorm. A superstorm, like Superstorm Sandy that struck New York in October , is not a separate classification.
As Hurricane Sandy approached the U. Technically no. They form when areas of low atmospheric pressure move in from the North Atlantic — they tend to curve northwards so Northern European countries, including the UK, are most commonly hit, usually between October and March.
Their wind speeds rarely hit hurricane levels, but European windstorms can still cause immense economic damage, ranking second only to North American hurricanes for insurance losses. Tornados are a totally different weather phenomena.
If a tropical storm passes over a region of warm water, combined with a small amount of wind, it can intensify quickly. If that happens, the pressure in the center will drop further, causing the wind to pick up. We get to the impacted area within 24 hours of the catastrophic event, such as hurricanes. For more information on our Catastrophe Solutions, please visit alesolutions. Learn More. This plan should include details about evacuating and supplies to stockpile in the event of a storm.
If you do experience damage from a tropical storm or hurricane, ServiceMaster Restore is ready to respond. We have more than locations across the United States that are locally owned and operated.
Our team is backed by over 65 years of experience, and our restoration experts will help you get back to normal as quickly as possible. Open Accessibility Menu. Weather Author: ServiceMaster Restore. What is a Tropical Storm? What is a Hurricane? ServiceMaster Restore is Here to Help You Recover Despite the differences between tropical storms and hurricanes, they are both dangerous types of storms that could lead to damage to your property and potential harm to your family.
Costliest Hurricane Seasons in U. History The United States is no stranger to severe weather—if you live in the U. Air rises quickly when it is heated by warm sea water. As the air cools down again, it is pushed aside by more warm air rising below it. This cycle causes strong winds. Tropical storms have winds faster than 73 miles an hour. Over the sea, a tropical storm can whip up huge waves. When these waves reach land they can flood large areas, including towns and cities. Over land, the strong winds can cause a lot of damage - they can flatten homes, knock over trees and even tip over cars.
Tropical storms usually die out after a few days over land because there is no warm sea water there to power them. In times of great danger - perhaps following a natural disaster like a cyclone - the government can declare a state of emergency.
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