More Hurricanes

Hurricane Karl has strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico posing an imminent threat to the citizens of Mexico (good luck Cancun).  While in the Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Julia seems to have joined forces with Hurricane Igor creating a tag team duel, just like Starsky and Hutch. Hurricane Igor seems like it is on a mission for Haiti, Cuba and quite possibly the Florida Keys.  Of the three storms, Hurricane Igor is the strongest as a Category 4 and depending on its movement the storm may become a dangerous Category 5 but only time will tell.  As for Hurricane Julia, which is the youngest of the three, she does not look like she is of danger to the United States or islands within the Gulf of Mexico.

Here's an awesome photo taken from space of Hurricane Igor. Hurricanes, from a photo standpoint, are an amazing spectacle to observe but are very dangerous for all in its path. Hurricanes, even when weakened to a tropical storm when it makes landfall, can drop a tremendous amount of rain and produce winds knocking over 100 to 200 year old oak trees.  Damages from these storms can range in the upper millions. I hope and pray that those who are within a hurricane zone have their emergency kits available and have an escape route.  I am originally from New Orleans and one of the reasons why I am in Arizona (although I miss my home food so very much) is because of the hassle of dealing with tropical storms and hurricanes.  Each region within the United States has their own weather situation but Yuma, Arizona seems to have minimal weather threats.  So from a "keep your family safe standpoint", this guy made a great choice.  My references were taken from: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100914/ts_alt_afp/atlanticusweatherstorm_20100914153458

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