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hurricane

[hur-i-keyn, huhr-, -kuhn] / ˈhɜr ɪˌkeɪn, ˈhʌr-, -kən /


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The upcoming El Niño cycle is expected to lead to a “significantly more active” hurricane season in the Pacific, sending large surf toward the Golden State, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Furthermore, the Atlantic hurricane season started on June 1 and will run to the end of November.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

That wind speed is comparable to a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Some insurers encourage customers to file claims fast in an emergency by, say, texting them after a hurricane hits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“And there’s that little problem called a Category Five hurricane coming our way,” Nicole added.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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