The 2011 Hurricane Guide

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Click the link below for your all-inclusive look at what you need to know this hurricane season. Click here to see our guide.... Full story

'Be prepared': Officials urge hurricane readiness

Laura B. Martinez

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The Rio Grande Valley and the entire United States witnessed an uneventful 2009 hurricane season, but Ofi Farrar isn’t about to become complacent this year.A lifetime Brownsville resident, Farrar knows the dangers such storms can bring and reme... Full story

Be Prepared for Hurricanes, Anytime

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What to do if you see a tornado

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Tornadoes often follow hurricanes. Here are some things to keep in mind should you see one in your area. Tornado safety from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center. FEMA's tornado information 15 safety tips from HowStuffWorks.com... Full story

Hurricane winds: What to expect

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Hurricane Dolly's 75 mph winds could wreak havoc on mobile and prefabricated homes, but pose little danger to standard buildings.Flying debris, though, could change that equation. At 55 mph, falling trees and flying branches can cause significant dam... Full story

Ready.org's Guide to Hurricanes

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Hurricane Preparedness Week

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Definitions to Know

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TROPICAL DEPRESSION:  An organized system of persistent clouds and thunderstorms with a closed low-level circulation and maximum winds of 38 mph or less. TROPICAL STORM:  An organized system of strong thunderstorms with a well defined circ... Full story

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