Cover Hurricane

Why dose Al Gore have the hurricane spinning the wrong way on the cover of The Inconvenient truth? This question was asked earlier but both the answerer and the asker only seemed interested in ranting about Al Gore. Anyone have an answer based on science instead of stupidity. My understanding is that based on the winds as the hurricanes forms it is possible for them to spin in either direction. Hurricane & Cyclone are different names for the same thing. In the lower levels of the atmosphere the winds are counterclockwise around a tropical cyclone in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere, so either way could be correct. In the upper levels they actually reverse direction. It just looks like an artistic stylization to me. EDIT: Andrew, I'm curious, I couldn't find the reference "usually" in the link you provided, and I believe that tropical cyclones ONLY rotate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere. If you can find a counterexample to this I will happily send you $10. I'm not talking about something on the scale of a tornado, just tropical cyclones (hurricanes, typhoons, etc.). It is theoretically possible but extremely unlikely. ANOTHER EDIT: No problem Andrew. I really am interested in this question, and think it could be possible for an equator-crossing hurricane--of which I'm yet to find an example of also!

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Home Hurricane Protection--the Homeowner's to Do List

For the millions of people that live along the United States' southern and eastern coast lines, protecting your home from hurricanes is extremely important. One strong storm can leave your home devastated in a matter of hours. If you live along America's hurricane-prone coastlines, home hurricane protection is one area of investment you can't afford to ignore. But where do you begin? The following homeowner's to do list covers five steps to take before a storm hits to make sure your home is protected.

1. Secure your windows

The vast majority of all hurricane damage is caused by high wind speeds. High winds pick up debris and send it flying at incredible speeds. All it takes is one good sized tree branch to hit your window in just the right spot, and now your home has been breached. Shattered glass from window breaks also poses a real danger, particularly if you are inside the home during the storm.

Hurricane shutters are one of the best investments you can make to protect your windows. Look for shutters that have received Dade County Product Approval, which is the highest standard in the industry for hurricane protection products. For a less expensive option, consider making your own shutters with 5/8" thick plywood.

2. Secure the garage door

This is particularly important if you have a home with an attached garage. The garage door is a weak point in most homes, and it can be easily blown in by hurricane speed winds. When the garage door is blown in and the wind pressure fills your home, it only take a short time for the windows and doors to blow in, too. In the worst case, the roof follows suit.

Some garage doors are advertised as hurricane-resistant, but they can be costly. Securing your garage door doesn’t have to be an expensive proposal! Consider boarding your garage door over with plywood, or using 2x4's to brace it from the inside.

3. Install hurricane straps

Galvanized metal hurricane straps are used to secure the roof trusses to wall studs. If you're building a new home, be sure the builder uses hurricane straps, as this is one of the best (and most cost effective) ways to make sure the roof doesn't blow off your home during a hurricane. Note: It is possible to install hurricane straps on an existing home, but you may need to hire a contractor to do the job.

4. Eliminate possible projectiles

When you know a storm is coming, walk all around your home and yard, and consider objects that could potentially be picked up by the wind and turned into flying projectiles. Yard and garden ornaments, birdbaths, grills, patio furniture, potted plants, and children's toys are all things to be secured or brought indoors.

5. Trim your trees

Keeping your trees in good shape is an important step in making sure that limbs won't come down on your house during a hurricane. First, trim any large branches that hang over your house. Second, thin the tree's branches out so it won't catch too much wind in a storm and become uprooted. Finally, consider removing trees that lean toward a building or power lines, trees that are diseased, or that have rotted and/or cracked trunks. These trees are a hazard and should be taken out by you, so that they're not taken out by a storm.

With a little time and forethought, you can minimize, and hopefully prevent, the majority of hurricane damage to your home.

About the Author

Ellen Bell works for Home Products n' More, a company dedicated to providing high quality products for your home, garden, and auto. Home Products n' More offers hurricane window protection products and exterior shutter hardware, all with free shipping and handling. Visit us at http://www.homeproductsnmore.com/Hurricane_Window_Protection_s/163.htm