The highest recorded temperature in the continental United States was 134 âF in Death Valley, California, on July 10, 1913.
Largest hurricane in world records. In the Pacific ocean, Super Typhoon Tip (1979) is the largest. In the Atlantic ocean, Hurricane Ike (2008) is the largest. Largest hurricane in world records <br/>In the Pacific ocean, Super Typhoon Tip (1979) is the largest.  In the Atlantic ocean, Hurricane Ike (2008) is the largest.
Hazards of a Hurricane. Hurricanes have been called The Greatest Storms on Earth. This title is well earned, as these massive storms can be 600 miles across, pack winds from 74 mph to over 150 mph, and effect millions in their path. Hurricanes bring with them many threats. There are four primary hazards associated with a hurricane. They are storm surge, winds, tornadoes, and heavy rain.