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Hurricane Information

The Atlantic Hurricane Season is the six-month period from June 1 to November 30 each year. Most tropical storms and/or hurricanes occur in August, September, and October.

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Hurricanes are very powerful and can be dangerous. The best way to protect yourself is to be prepared and aware. Full Sail University will communicate through the following channels about any disruptions to campus operations due to storms affecting the area:

We also encourage all students, faculty, and staff to review our Hurricane Preparedness Resources article and make sure you’re enrolled for the University’s Emergency Notification System updates as well.

Learn How To Participate in Full Sail’s Emergency Notification System on Full Sail One

Terms to Know

Tropical Wave or Disturbance: A cluster of clouds with little or no circulation*, or strong wind; a common phenomenon in the tropics.

Tropical Depression: An organized system of clouds with some circulation at surface, highest winds less than 39 m.p.h..

Tropical Storm: An organized system of strong thunderstorms with stronger circulation; highest wind speed 39 - 73 m.p.h. These storms can quickly accelerate when they reach tropical storm strength and become hurricanes.

Tropical Storm Watch: Tropical storm conditions, including winds of 39 - 73 m.p.h., pose a possible threat to the area within 36 hours.

Tropical Storm Warning: Tropical storm conditions are expected within 24 hours.

Hurricane: Very strong, pronounced circulation; winds of 74 m.p.h. or more.

Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions are a real possibility for the area usually within 36 hours.

Hurricane Warning: Hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours.

Hurricane Flags: When a hurricane approaches most locations near water such as a pier, marina, port, or beach will display hurricane flags.

Tornado Watch: Weather conditions that are favorable for tornadoes and severe weather.

Tornado Warning: A tornado has been reported by spotters or indicated by radar and there is a serious threat to life and property to those in the path of the tornado.

Tornado: A violently rotating column of air touching the ground, usually attached to the base of a thunderstorm.

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