During hurricane season, Why are they usually late summer and autumn events?
http://www.weatherquestions.com/What_causes_hurricanes.htm
Thank You. But that website did not help.
Did you read the first two paragraphs?
"Hurricanes are intense low pressure areas that form over warm ocean waters in the summer and early fall. Their source of energy is water vapor which is evaporated from the ocean surface.
"Water vapor is the "fuel" for the hurricanes because it releases the "latent heat of condensation" when it condenses to form clouds and rain, warming the surrounding air. (This heat energy was absorbed by the water vapor when it was evaporated from the warm ocean surface, cooling the ocean in the process.)"
For one thing, it takes that long for the water in the ocean, Gulf, Caribbean, or wherever to get warm enough to help storms grow.
Notice the words "warm ocean waters" in the first sentence in the linked webpage Ms. Sue gave you?
Please read that ENTIRE webpage carefully ... and take good notes.
Yes I read it. I thought that pharagraph was only giving me the answers to the definition of a hurricane and "What's water vapor?" I thought it was not answering my original question.
Hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones, are characterized by low-pressure systems and rotating winds that form over warm ocean waters. They typically occur in the late summer and autumn months in many regions because of a combination of various factors:
1. Warm ocean temperatures: Hurricanes thrive on warm water temperatures of at least 80°F (26.5°C). During the late summer and early autumn, the oceans have had several months to heat up, providing the necessary energy for hurricane formation and intensification.
2. Atmospheric conditions: For hurricanes to develop, they require a specific set of atmospheric conditions, including low wind shear (the change in wind speed and direction with height) and high atmospheric moisture. These conditions are often more favorable during the late summer and autumn, when upper-level winds become more conducive for the formation and growth of hurricanes.
3. Tropical cyclone formation zones: Hurricanes form in specific regions around the world called tropical cyclone formation zones. These areas are primarily located in the tropics and subtropics, where warm ocean waters and atmospheric conditions are more commonly found during late summer and autumn.
To determine why hurricanes occur during late summer and autumn in a specific region, it is essential to consider the climate patterns, ocean temperatures, and atmospheric conditions specific to that area. This can include factors such as ocean currents, prevailing winds, and local climate influences. Weather agencies and scientists monitor these conditions and use models to forecast and predict the timing and intensity of hurricane seasons in various locations.