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hurricane

[hur-i-keyn, huhr-, -kuhn] / ˈhɜr ɪˌkeɪn, ˈhʌr-, -kən /


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The NWS considers super typhoons to have the equivalent destructive potential as a category four or five hurricane.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

“The national average could fall below $3.75/gal by July 4, under a optimistic timeline, but hurricane season could be a major wildcard for the rest of summer,” he said in a social-media post.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 14, 2026

The upcoming El Niño cycle is expected to lead to a “significantly more active” hurricane season in the Pacific, sending large surf toward the Golden State, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Look into buying down your hurricane deductible or purchasing a parametric policy to fill the gap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

They may not have watched the weather forecast every night like Natalie did, but when there was a hurricane, everybody in South Florida turned to Maria for the latest.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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