TopicTyphoon & storms
hurricane · /hu.ri.ken/
hurricane
hurricane/hu.ri.ken/noun
a tropical cyclone in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific
tropical cyclone sa Atlantic o silangang Pacific
Category scales (1–5) describe wind strength and damage risk.
Ipinapakita ng kategorya 1–5 ang lakas ng hangin at panganib.
Examples
The hurricane made landfall near the city at midnight.
Residents prepared for the hurricane by buying supplies.
A hurricane can destroy roofs and flood streets.
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