You probably know a hurricane is a large, powerful storm that
can cause a lot of rain and wind. Everyone pays attention to
hurricanes because they can be dangerous. Some hurricanes come
and go and really don't cause much more trouble than a bad
thunderstorm. Others may damage homes and cause some flooding
that goes away on its own. You might remember that Hurricane
Katrina was unusually strong and caused many more problems than
most hurricanes. Could It Happen to Me? You might wonder if a
big hurricane could happen where you live. Hurricanes are always
a concern, especially for people who live near a coast. When a
hurricane is on the way, weather forecasters can predict which
areas will be affected. Based on that, cities and states can
tell people to evacuate — to move out of the storm's way until
it's over. Knowing that a hurricane is coming can be helpful,
even if you won't be evacuating. Your family will want to have
extra water, food, and batteries for flashlights. Why? Because
storms can knock down trees