Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons - What is the Difference!

1/8/2020 (Permalink)

Typhoon Coming on Land

Through out our life time we may have heard these three names for storms. Hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons and tropical storms. So what is the difference between all these? 

Well, here is a quick guide:

Hurricanes are tropical storms that form over the North Atlantic Ocean and Northeast Pacific.

Cyclones are formed over the South Pacific and Indian Ocean.

Typhoons are formed over the Northwest Pacific Ocean.

Tropical Storms a localized, very intense low-pressure wind system, forming over tropical oceans and with winds of hurricane force.

So which would you be most likely to come in contact with in your area?  Here in Florida Hurricanes & Tropical Storms due to the warm water in the Gulf of Mexico & Atlantic Ocean.  Remember, regardless of the storm, SERVPRO of Columbia & Suwannee County located here in Lake City is ready to handle any situation!  We also cover Lake Butler, Jasper, White Springs, Fort White, Madison, Perry, MacClenney and surrounding counties.