How many people did Hurricane Isaac kill?
41
How strong is Hurricane Isaac?
Category 1 Hurricane (SSHWS)
What was storm surge for Hurricane Isaac?
Hurricane Isaac brought a storm surge of 6 to 12 feet or more above ground level to the Louisiana coast, a surge that was accurately forecasted by the NHC.
Where will Hurricane Isaac make landfall?
Louisiana
What was the category of Hurricane Isaac?
When did Hurricane Isaac end?
August 21, 2012 – Septe
What was the maximum wind speed of Hurricane Isaac?
130 km/h
Where was the latitude and longitude of the point where Isaac was first found?
At 8 a.m. EDT Isaac was located about 35 miles (60 km) southeast of Alexandria, La. or 125 miles (205 km) northwest of New Orleans, La. near latitude 31.1 north and longitude 91.8 west.
What hurricanes happened in 2012?
Three hurricanes (Ernesto, Isaac, and Sandy) and three tropical storms (Beryl, Debby, and Helene) made landfall during the season and caused 354 deaths and around $71.6 billion in damages. Additionally, Hurricanes Leslie and Rafael also caused losses and fatalities, though neither struck land.
What are the two factors that determine how a storm is categorized?
According to the NHC, the scale breaks down like this:
- Category 1 storms have sustained winds of 74 to 95 mph.
- Category 2 storms have sustained winds of 96 to 110 mph.
- Category 3 storms have sustained winds of 111 to 129 mph.
- Category 4 storms have sustained winds of 130 to 156 mph.
How do scientists name hurricanes once all the letters of the alphabet are used in a season?
Each year, the first tropical storm of the season is given a name that starts with A, the second storm is given a name that starts with a B, and so on (the letters Q, U, X, Y, and Z are not used becasue there are few common names starting with these letters). Women’s and men’s names are alternated.