From Disturbance To Major Storm: A Hurricane’s Life Cycle

Hurricanes don’t just appear out of nowhere, they go on a journey, through multiple stages, before earning this title. They start as a cluster of thunderstorms in the ocean, growing in strength when conditions are favorable. Eventually, the system develops a more closed circulation and its wind speeds increase, before finally reaching hurricane strength. Learn more about each of the distinct stages of a hurricane’s life cycle here.