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Tropical Cyclone FAQ
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Answering questions and debunking myths about tropical cyclones, tropical waves and generally, tropical weather.
Why are you not under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watch or Warning?
When tropical cyclones near Trinidad and Tobago, generally passing north of the country, the question always arises: “Why…
Tropical Cyclone Classifications
Globally, tropical cyclones are classified differently based on their location, structure, and intensity. In the North Atlantic Basin,…
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is one of Trinidad and Tobago’s main rainfall producers and is one of…
Tropical Waves
As the hurricane season nears, we begin to look farther east for the beginnings of tropical activity –…
Tropical Cyclone Names
Tropical cyclone names in the Atlantic vary year to year, and the list of names is rotated every…