INTERACTIVE: How hurricanes form and cause damage

Posted to: News Storms Weather

The Virginian-Pilot
© July 25, 2008

VIRGINIA CAN EXPECT to be affected by an average of one hurricane every four years. Hurricanes dump huge amounts of rain, have the potential to cause dangerous floods and storm surges, and can bring wind gusts in excess of 74 mph.

Click on the interactive presentation below to learn more about hurricanes.

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